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Water damage refers to the losses as a result of water intruding and destroying properties causing damages such as rusting of steel, rotting of wood, de-laminating of materials, and water spots. Water damage can be so severe that may affect your home, as well as your health. Mold can damage your house's structure and it has been associated with allergies, asthma, sinus infections, rashes, skin infections, and pneumonia. Anything made of wood, metal or cement can be damaged when these materials are exposed to water. So it is crucial to know the signs of water damage and address it as quickly as possible with the help of a professional, not just directly cleaning up the mess but also resolving the root cause.

 

The common causes of water damage are poor plumbing (clogged toilets, broken or leaking pipes, malfunctioning bathroom lavatories), appliances (washing machine overflow, dishwasher leakage, malfunctioning refrigerators, broken ice makers), and natural disaster (floods, hurricanes, heavy rain). It is important that you're aware of the signs of water damage especially in hidden places, such as unpleasant odors, visual signs of mold growth, stains on ceilings and walls, sagging walls, and floor effects. There are three categories of water as a result of water damage, namely clean water, gray water or black water.

 

Clean water refers to the source of water which doesn't pose a substantial threat to the health and safety of humans such as a tub or sink overflows, broken water supply lines, or appliance malfunctions involving supply lines. Grey water contains microorganisms, and biological, physical or chemical contaminants caused by sump pump failures, toilet bowls with urine, seepage because of hydrostatic failure and water discharge from washing machines or dishwashers.

 

Black water contains harmful fungi and bacteria and unsanitary agents which are highly contaminated and gross, and the sources include seawater, sewage, ground surface water, rising water from streams and river or standing water.  To know more about water damage restoration, check out http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/08/cleaning-up-a-home-after-a-flood-hurricane-sandy_n_2094410.html.

 

ServiceMaster by Zaba in Skokie services include assessment or inspection of affected materials using infrared tools and specially designed probes, for identifying the extent and source of water damage. The different types of water damage equipment include dehumidifiers, scrubbers, sub floor drying equipment, and wood floor drying systems.

 

 Monitoring of humidity, temperature, and moisture content every twenty-four hours is also performed. If you are looking for a water damage restoration service provider at this website, we are willing to help you resolve any water damage issue, feel free to visit our website and contact us immediately.