The harshness of winter can do a lot to put your home and its inhabitants at risk. Things like frozen pipes, melting snow, and clogged drainage systems can all pose the risk of water damage. When water damages your house, it can destroy its structure, lead to the growth of mold, and even create electrocution hazards. This new year, learn how to inspect your home for water damage to avoid these threats.
Staining
One of the most common telltale signs of water damage is stains. Inspect all the walls and ceilings in your home. Brown or yellow stains that were not there before may indicate that your house has been suffering from water damage.
Damaged Paint
Water can certainly affect the interior paint job of your home. Inspect the paint on all walls and ceilings for abnormalities, such as strips of peeling paint, that could indicate water damage. It may also include bubbling and warped painted walls. Look for anything that is out of the ordinary.
Odd Smells
Water damage also produces a rather musty odor. Make sure to note the smell inside each room of your home. Under normal conditions, most rooms should have a neutral, familiar scent. A musty smell, on the other hand, could indicate water damage or mold growth.
Flooring
It’s not only the walls and ceiling of rooms that need inspecting for water damage. Water can damage the flooring of different rooms on different levels of your home as well. Wooden flooring may begin to buckle after experiencing water damage. It can also cup. Vinyl flooring, as well as linoleum, may begin to peel off of the floor entirely. When it dries after being hit by water damage, that linoleum or vinyl may also crack. None of this should happen under normal conditions.
Mold
One of the biggest dangers of water damage in your home is mold. This can destroy many belongings as well as put household members in danger of serious health issues. Inspect all rooms of your home for signs of mold growth. Many of the signs of mold are the same as those posted above.
You also need to be aware that mold can come in different colors such as brown, black, green, and white. When inspecting your house for mold, make sure to include often-overlooked places like under carpets and behind walls.
If you live in or near Troy, OH and need water damage restoration, contact Complete Detail Cleaning & Restoration. Collectively, our team members have more than 50 years of experience as well as the skills and knowledge to save your home from serious water damage.
