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Why Timely Repair Of Water Damage Is Important

If your home has water damage, you need to have it repaired as soon as possible. The timely repair of water damage is important for a number of reasons. When you understand what these reasons are, you will better understand the urgency of these repairs.

The Structural Integrity Of The Building

Water is a very destructive force and can cause a lot of damage to your home. If you do not remove the water from your home as soon as possible, you will notice that the floor will start to bow. The walls may also start to bend and crack. Water can threaten the structural integrity of your home and this is something that you want to avoid.

When the structural integrity of your home is compromised, it could end up costing you thousands of dollars to fix. There is also the chance that the damage is too severe for the house to be saved. Repairing water damage before it has a chance to affect the actual structure of the house will save you a lot of money in this regard.

 

The Mold And Mildew

One of the biggest dangers that come with water damage is mold and mildew. Within 24 hours of exposure to water, mold will start to grow. You may not be able to immediately see this, but it will be happening and will continue to grow and spread. Mold will leave an unpleasant smell in your home and will release spores into the air which can cause health problems.

The symptoms of mold are generally similar to asthma and allergies. However, if the exposure to mold is prolonged and severe it can lead to major health problems and in some cases death. The best way to prevent this is to remove the moisture from your home as soon as possible. The area will also need to be treated to ensure that all mold spores are killed before they have a chance to grow and spread.

The Safety Issues

According to a senior technician at Water Damage Pro of Virginia Beach, water related damages will affect the electrical system in your home and you need to be aware of this. When your electrical system is affected, you will be faced with a number of safety issues such as electrical shocks and short circuits. To avoid this, you will need to turn off the main power to the house.

Repairing the water damage as soon as possible will decrease the amount of time you spend without electricity and ensure that your electrical system is not too badly damaged. If the water damage is left for too long, it could corrode and damage the wiring in your home. This will cost a fair amount to fix because your home may have to be rewired.

There are a lot of reasons why you need to repair water damage in a timely fashion. Water damage that is left can impact the structural integrity of the house as well as the electrical system. Mold and mildew will also start to grow and spread in water damage conditions and this can lead to major health issues.

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Outlier’s Project and Molly’s Purpose

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