Water Damage Basics
When dealing with water, timing is imperative. The longer
you wait to start the clean-up process, the worse the damage is going to get.
Once the water has been removed from the premises, you can start the clean-up
process by opening all doors and windows. Remember to keep everything open until
all parts of the property are dry including floors, furniture, walls and other
materials. Unwanted water can destroy materials such as wood, steel and
laminate. It can cause the growth of mold and damage walls and floors. Damage
can happen instantly with a big storm or slowly overtime with a leaky pipe.
Water damage is typically placed into one of three
categories. The category of water determines how the water will be removed.
Category 1: This category includes clean
water that poses no threat to people. The circumstances that can cause this type
of water damage usually include sink and bathtub overflows and appliance
malfunctions. These types of messes are easy to clean-up and are only likely to
cause minor water damage, if any.
Category 2: The second category is known
as grey water which is contaminated water. This water will have a significant
amount of chemical, biological or physical contaminants to be rated in this
category. Grey water can cause sickness when one is exposed to or drinks it.
This category includes water discharge from dishwashers or washing machines,
overflows of toilets and water seepage from hydrostatic failures.
Category 3: This third and final category
contains water known as black water, which affects indoor environments. It is
very unsanitary and can cause sickness due to high amounts of bacteria and
fungi. This category includes water from sewage, seawater, water from
rivers and streams, ground surface water and standing water.
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