How Frequent Rain Can Cause Water Intrusion
Water damage can come from multiple sources. Homeowners commonly think of pipe damage or flooding when they think of water damage, but frequent rain can cause hidden water damage.
Contact Matrix Mitigation Services, Hoschton's experts in water damage restoration, to find out how frequent rain can cause water intrusion resulting in water damage.
What Is Water Intrusion?
Water intrusion is any unwanted water or water vapor in the spaces of the home. Homes are at risk of water damage from water intrusion depending on the amount of buildup and the length of standing time. Water intrusion can result from roof leaks, basement flooding, and plumbing issues.
Common Sources of Water Intrusion
Water intrusion happens when water builds up externally with no place to go. Water can accumulate in parking lots, unlevel ground, and sloping yards. When water pools in these areas, it can seep into nearby homes or buildings, creating leaks and causing water damage.
Water intrusion also results from clogged gutters and downspouts and overflowing and inefficient sump pumps. In the same way, as water buildup in parking lots and landscaping, water buildup from an improper sump pump can back up into the home. Clogged gutters and downspouts can lead to undetected water flowing into walls and through roofing structures.
Water Intrusion Damages
Ongoing and extensive water intrusion impacts the property's structural integrity and can damage home equipment and furnishings. Additionally, water intrusion puts the health of everyone in the home at risk due to the likelihood of mold and mildew buildup. Mold and mildew lead to poor air quality, which can lead to allergies and respiratory issues.
Water Intrusion Identification
Because water intrusion can occur in many ways, including leaky roofs and pipes, the buildup and damage are often out of sight and undetectable until it is too late. However, there are a few telltale signs of water intrusion.
- Strong odors are a good indicator of water intrusion and water damage. The odors come from the growth of mold and mildew. Unfortunately, once mold and mildew have developed enough for detection, water damage is likely significant and not easy to repair.
- Discoloration of materials and staining on floors and walls is another good indicator of repeated water intrusion. Water buildup gradually eats away at layers of paint and stain before drying up or evaporating.
- Buckling floors, bubbling walls, and general loss of structural integrity. Water warps wood and drywall after lengthy periods. When stepped on or touched, this warping can show up as buckled floors, bubbling walls, or overly pliant materials.
Matrix Mitigation Services
Contact Matrix Mitigation for water damage following water intrusion in Auburn, GA, and surrounding areas. Matrix Mitigation's team of trained and experienced technicians knows how to find and repair water damage. They have the tools to thoroughly restore water-damaged homes to like-new condition.
Matrix Mitigation Services strives to restore residential and commercial water damage with minimal inconvenience, putting customer satisfaction first. The licensed technicians offer same-day and emergency services at affordable rates.
Contact Matrix Mitigation Services, Hoschton, GA, at (855)-541-1010 to learn more about how frequent rain can cause water intrusion resulting in water damage.
