Water in its proper place is beautiful, healthy, and gives life. Water where it doesn’t belong, though, is well- bad. Inside your home certainly is not the place for water, unless it’s in a sink or bathtub. If neglected, water damage can cause significant amounts of losses to your possessions and property.
Table of Contents
- Understanding Water Damage in Walls and Throughout Your Home
- Category 1 Water Damage
- Category 2 Water Damage
- Category 3 Water Damage
- Mold and Water Damage
- Emergency Water Extraction and Restoration Services in Orlando
Understanding Water Damage in Walls and Throughout Your Home
You never want water to be anywhere it shouldn’t, especially for a long period of time. Water damage can come from:
- Flooding
- Broken pipes
- Leaky or running toilet
- Sewage backup
- Appliance leaks
- Kitchen sink leaks
- A/C leaks
- Slab leaks
- Roof leaks
It can cause structural damage to your home or commercial office. As well, you can also have permanent damage to your belongings. That doesn’t even mention the mold and bacteria growth can negatively affect your health!
There are three types of water damage, all of which require water damage restoration. They are Clean, Gray, and Black Water Damage.
Category 1 Water Damage
(Clean, No Health Risk)
This involves sanitary or clear water damage. It poses little to no health risks for the people inside as long as the water is dried and water damage restoration occurs quickly. An example of this would be water from a sink faucet that isn’t turned off and overflows onto the ground.
Category 2 Water Damage
(Gray, Can Cause Discomfort or Illness)
This is contaminated water that could cause discomfort or illness from exposure. Examples of this type of water include sump pump pit water, discharge from a dishwasher, or a toilet overflow.
Category 3 Water Damage
(Black, Can Cause Serious Illness and Even Death)
This is the most extreme kind of water damage. It requires swift action to mitigate serious health risks. Black water includes sewage, rising flood waters, seawater, and river water. When this type of water damage occurs, many items must be removed from the property. After drying has occurred, the building will need to undergo significant disinfecting.
Mold and Water Damage
No matter which category of water damage has occured, the water must be dried up as quickly as possible. FEMA reminds us that mildew and mold will develop within 24 to 48 hours of water exposure, even “clean” water. As well, it will continue to grow until steps are taken to eliminate the source of moisture. You must effectively deal with the mold problem after the water is dried.
Mold exposure leads to allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, itching, coughing, wheezing, difficulty breathing, headache, and fatigue. Certain molds, such as Stachybotrys and Aspergillus, can produce toxins and cause more serious illness. It also damages the structure of the building’s walls, flooring, and more.
Rather than take these risks, call Mold Remediation of Orlando for water damage restoration. We will be there in less than one hour and provide a free visual onsite assessment to look for mold.
Emergency Water Extraction and Restoration Services in Orlando
If you’re dealing with water damage and mold, Mold Remediation of Orlando is here to make your life easier. We specialize in providing fast, reliable, and effective water damage restoration services to both residential and commercial properties in the Orlando, FL area.