Whether raging floodwaters broke through your protective barriers or a pipe burst in your home, sending a mini tsunami of water pouring through the walls, the damage has just begun. The initial surge of water is damaging on its own, but becomes increasingly destructive the longer it is allowed to remain. Katy Water Damage Restoration understands the urgency of a fast dry out. By quickly extracting the water and beginning the drying process, your home will suffer less damage than if you had allowed the water to soak in. Every minute counts!
The Destructive Power of Water
Sitting water is particular destructive in an indoor environment where it comes into contact with furnishings and building materials. When the water is quickly extracted, the furnishings and building materials may be salvageable though they’ll need a thorough cleaning and disinfecting. On the other hand, if the water is allowed to soak in, the materials will begin to break down, paint will begin to blister and peel, and underlying layers will soon become waterlogged as well.
Not only do you need to be concerned with the progressively worsening water damage, you also need to be concerned with high Katy humidity levels in your home. Excessive moisture attracts mold spores, which are literally everywhere, and soon you’ll have more than just a soggy home to deal with; you’ll also have a moldy home!
Water Damage and Mold
SIt doesn’t take long for major mold growth to appear in water damaged homes, often mold appears within just two days! Extracting the water and using industrial strength fans, dehumidifiers, and blowers as soon as it is safe to do so are the two most important steps that you can take to minimize damage. Contact Katy Water Damage Restoration as soon as possible after any flood event to ensure the fastest response possible.
Water Contamination
It doesn’t take long for major mold growth to appear in water damaged homes, often mold appears within just two days! Extracting the water and using industrial strength fans, dehumidifiers, and blowers as soon as it is safe to do so are the two most important steps that you can take to minimize damage. Contact Katy Water Damage Restoration as soon as possible after any flood event to ensure the fastest response possible.
