Water Damage: Causes, Signs and Solutions

Any kind of water damage could dampen the awesomeness of your dream home. Water damage is one of the most common problems experienced in a home and often the most ignored as well. We see the water leaking from the ceiling but we still fail to take action until it escalates into a problem that may no longer have a quick fix. In this article, we will discuss the most common kinds of water damage and how you can correct them.

Damp floor

• Causes: The causes that contribute to damp floors include blocked vents, improper subfloor ventilation and accumulation of water below the house.

• Signs: Musty smell, timber decay as well as mould growth. You must never ignore these earliest signs, you could solve the problems in the early stages at a lower expenditure.

• Solution: Unblock any blocked vents, clear your subfloor of rubbish and dried leaves and check the gutters to ensure there is no accumulation of water under your house.  You could also seek assistance from a team of experts at Steamatic to help check the moisture level in your home and for water damage restoration work.

 
Water leaking from ceiling

• Causes: Various causes could lead to roof leaks. The most predominant among them is lack of roof maintenance, corrosion in metals due to the use of different metals on the roof and poorly installed or punctured sparking under the roof.

• Signs: The earliest signs of water leaking from the ceiling include water stains on the walls or ceiling, followed by puddles or mould growth on the floor. You must never ignore it as it could easily come in contact with your electrical network and cause a massive short circuit or electrical fire.

• Solution: Find out the source of the leakage and get it fixed by using the right materials. You could seek help from experts at Steamatic for water damage restoration work. Get your ceiling repaired at the earliest. If the leaks are left unattended, they will escalate into major problems, making the repair work harder and expensive.

 

A leak in flexible hoses

• Causes: Flexible hoses are plastics tubes that are connected to the stainless steel braid. They are mostly located under your sink in the kitchen or bathroom. These flexible hoses generally burst or puncture due to the damage done during installation or suffer wear and tear due to extensive usage or the corrosive chemicals present in the detergent/dishwashing soaps or powders.

• Signs: The first signs include, dampness in the area below the sink or water flowing from outside the pipes and onto the floor.

• Solution: When you notice the leak, immediately cut off the water supply and call the plumber to fix the problem. You can call experts from Steamatic for any kind of extensive water damage in the ceiling or hose pipe restoration work. The best way to avoid this eventually is to check the pipes and hoses under the sink regularly and not store any products under the sink that could affect the plumbing mechanism.

 

Blocked drain

• Causes: The drains could get blocked due to a variety of reasons including, tree roots, baby wipes, kitchen towels, nappies and tampons or pads.

• Signs: The earliest signs could include pooling of water in the drain rather than it flowing out. The drains should be checked at the earliest signs of pooling. If left unattended, this could create major havoc during heavy rains, and the storm or sewage water could even enter your home.

• Solution: Find out the source of the blockage and get it cleared at the earliest. You can do it yourself or call experts from Steamatic to get the drinks unblocked. Check and fix all loose water connections inside the house.

 

If you are searching for expert solutions for your water damage in ceilings or similar such problems, feel free to get in touch with Steamatic today.