Water damage within days

7/21/2020 (Permalink)

Water damage within days

• Fungi appear, along with their characteristic musty odors.
• Severe warping and cupping of wood becomes apparent. Wood floors may become unsalvageable.
• Paint blisters, and wallpaper adhesives release and start to peel away.
• Wood structural members begin to swell, warp and split apart.

Water Damage within Weeks

• Mold sinks roots into organic materials and destroys their integrity.
• Occupants must be evacuated due to health hazards.
• Allergen sensitivity may arise from microbial growth.
• A complete gutting of the structure may be necessary, which will drive the claim up astronomically and displace the occupants.

Water damage escalates to mold and microbial growth issues in just a few days, which can compromise the health of the inhabitants, including your pets. Given these facts, you must begin to clean up a water damage mess as soon as you can to prevent further damage to your home. Most of these challenges are claims that are covered by your homeowners insurance policy.

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