If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you will know that we are perpetually warning about the dangers of water damage, in particular the more nefarious side effects such as mold and even the structural compromise of your home or business. Not only can flood waters shift a structure on its foundation, making it prone to collapse, but even smaller, untreated cases of water damage can have an effect on the strength and durability of your home.
There have been reports of homes, businesses, and even entire city blocks being condemned and torn down as a result of out of control mold, but the results of unchecked water damage tend to be slightly more spectacular.
DeKalb County, GA was the site of a recent deck collapse that left four people injured. The collapse occurred during a family barbeque, sending three adults and one female teenager tumbling two stories to the ground. All were transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries, including a few broken bones.
The local fire department was Johnny on the spot with this one, being located almost directly across the street from the home in question. Captain Eric Jackson said “You can see where the deck broke away from the home. We did notice some water damage and possible termite damage to the wood.” He went on to say that the deck was in all likelihood built at the same time as the home, about 20 years ago.
The DeKalb incident is a vivid reminder of what can happen if water damage is not properly treated. Water continues to cause damage and wreak havoc for as long as it is allowed to stand. Over time, it will wear down and accelerate the rotting of wood, rusting of metal, and deterioration of other structural support members involved in keeping your home or business standing. The results can be catastrophic.
The obvious solution to the problem is to work with a water damage and restoration professional, somebody who knows what to look for, where to look for it, and what to do with it when they find it. Water has a way of getting into areas of your home that you would never think to look, and will sit there merrily eating away at your foundation until you do something about it. Water damage restoration is never as easy as just wiping up the spill.
Water Damage Local.com is a nationwide network of water restoration providers, highly trained and certified by the IICRC and RIA. They are available 24/7, with a full and complete range of services designed to remove the water, dry everything out, and take whatever steps are necessary to return your property to its pre-loss condition. One call has a technician on your doorstep within the hour, ready to assess your problem and get to work correcting it. We can also work alongside your homeowners insurance agent or claims adjuster to relieve you of the headaches involved in dealing with insurance companies.
Identify and take care of your water damage problem now, before it gets to the point that danger is involved. Call the pros at Water Damage Local.com today for a free estimate or phone consultation.
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