As a homeowner, you want to keep your home interior dry and protected from outside moisture and weather conditions. Nothing damages a home faster than water leaks, and whether they originate from the roof or the foundation, you want to prevent them as much as possible. Here are some recommendations to keep your home protected from moisture intrusion through the foundation.
Manage the Gutter System
The gutter installed around your home is a big part of facilitating your home's waterproof barrier.
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Water Damage Restoration Procedures Based On Depth Of Damage
Water damage restoration procedures are based on how deep the damage goes into your walls, ceilings, and/or furniture. Understanding before you start this process that there may be some things damaged by water that simply cannot be rescued helps to set expectations for the project overall. The following shows how damaged items are restored based on the level and depth of water damage:
Light Damage That Cannot Be Seen Without a Scope
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3 Useful Tips For Homeowners Dealing With Water Damage
As a homeowner, one of the more serious issues to face with your property is water damage. It can result in pulling back many different layers of your home and paying a ton on repairs. If you're dealing with water damage, remember these tips. They'll help you deal with it in an effective, methodical manner.
1. Identify the Culprit
Before you go fixing structures that were affected by the water damage, you first need to find out why it occurred in the first place.
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A Burst Water Pipe Is An Emergency To Deal With Quickly
One of the most unfortunate disasters you might have to deal with as a homeowner is a flooded home due to a burst plumbing pipe. On the one hand, the water is clean so there is less contamination to deal with than if your home is flooded by heavy rain, but the extent of water damage is just as bad no matter what the source of water is. Here are some steps to drying out and repairing your home when you've had a burst water pipe.
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