Water damage restoration involves restoration and repair of a building or other structure due to water intrusion. Water damage can take the form of a leak in a pipe, flooding in the home, overflowing gutters and causing drywall rot, the growth of mildew and mold, the growth of black mold, the cracking and flaking of wood boards, insulation melting, warping of the concrete, and other forms of water damage. Water damage also refers to different potential losses resulting from water seeping into a structure through porous material or permeable systems such as rotting of wooden boards, mold growth on drywall, rusting of metal, de-lamination of materials for example of plywood, shrinking of metals like steel, moisture seepage through insulation, and other forms of water intrusion. Damage caused by water can result in extensive damage to the building, loss of life, and cost significant amounts in remediation.
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The first step to water damage restoration is to stop the spread of water. This means that the source of the leak should be sealed off to prevent the spread of further moisture. In cases where the source of the leak is not found, or to be removed, this can be accomplished using a dehumidifier, which removes excess moisture from the air and then replaces it with dry air, drying up the area to be restored. A few inches of water are sufficient to dilute cement and latex which is why it is important to quickly dry the area before moving on to other forms of restoration. Moving on to the next stage of the process is the removal of the affected object and drying it out completely to prevent rot and mildew from forming.
The next step in water damage restoration is often the hardest. Drying, cleaning, and disinfecting are very important steps in the cleaning and restoration process. The use of fans, heating units, and fans are essential in drying up the area as well as preventing any mildew and mold from forming as these can form if dampness is allowed to stay in an area.