I love water. It is great to drink, swim in, boat through, water flowers with but the one thing about water is that it wreaks havoc in your home. If your home has ever been affected by a flood, a leak, busted pipe, over flow of a washer or toilet or even if you have had a fire put out in your home you know the damage I am talking about. Unwanted water in your home can cause many different consequences. Such as health concerns from mold and mildew and unforeseen damage to valuable art, books and hardwoods throughout a home. It is important to remember when dealing with water that even though it feels dry to the touch that is most likely not the case.
Water extraction is a process that requires meticulous attention and time. The longer you let your home stay wet the more secondary damage you are creating. Moisture that builds up deteriorates the structure of your home. It also breeds mold and mildew which can be harmful to the health of anyone inhabiting your home.
In preventing water damage through water extraction there are several things to consider. First you might be tempted to make this a DIY project but no matter the size of the water damage a professional should be called in. It is not simply a project that can be done with a shop vacuum or any other type of household water removal system you may consider. Standing water can be removed with a shop vacuum until you can reach a professional to come in with specialized equipment to handle the rest of the job.
In order to thoroughly dry a home and prevent further damage from the water a process of drying and dehumidifying is used. You need air flow and dehumidification to reach a state in which actual deep dryness occurs. These are not the same systems that you rent from big box chain stores so trust me in order to protect your home and possessions call in a professional water extraction company.
The process of drying involves circulating air with the use of industrial fans while the moisture is then pulled into a dehumidifier which sends out dry air. While this is all happening it is creating the best environment possible for drying to take place in your home. The equipment is drying your furnishings, carpet, drywall and internal beams. The machines find the hiding spots of moisture and eliminate them.
This process takes time. It is imperative to hire professional immediately. The longer you wait the deeper the water soaks in and creates an unfavorable environment for you to live in. Hire a team of water extraction professional to keep your home and family safe from the side effects of water damage.