Do you have a leaking pipe in your wall?
Water is a requirement for life. It is used for many purposes from drinking to washing and cleaning. Water keeps our houses clean and carries away sewage waste.
With that said, however, the same water can also damage your house in many ways. Water is certainly useful but inside pipes, basins, or glasses. If water is present where it is not supposed to be, it can create many problems for you.
Rot
If you have a leaking water pipe inside a wall, then you should urgently get it fixed. Leaking water pipes can cause wood degradation. This is bad because it weakens the wood’s integrity. It leaves it open for rot to settle in. Rot can eat and destroy your entire wall.
There is no cure for rot once it settles in other than expensive wall replacement.
Mold
One of the major ways in which water damage can hurt your family is allowing mold to grow. Mold is a fungus which loves dark and damp places to grow.
The inside of your wall with leaking water is the perfect place for mold spores to attach themselves. They will grow and expand until they cover your entire wall from the inside.
Mold damage to that extent is very expensive to fix. It can cause problems not only for your house but also your family’s health. Mold is a dangerous irritant and should never be neglected. It can cause major illness and even death.
Health Emergencies
You should hope that you never find yourself victim to a leaking sewage line. The consequences of a leaking sewage line can be severe.
Your house will be affected by foul smells and discoloration as the water seeps through. The health and safety of your family will also be at risk. Raw sewage water is dangerous and contains many pathogens and contaminants. You can catch a lot of diseases if you come into contact with even a small amount.
You will have to empty your house and have costly deep repairs carried out; first to locate the source of the leak and control it, and then to decontaminate the affected areas.
Ruined Furniture
Your walls aren’t the only things made of wood in your home. You likely have a lot of furniture made of wood too.
If the water leak is near the furniture or drips on the furniture then it might ruin it. Your sofa might become unsalvageable as water compromises its material. Paintings and posters can wither and fade.
For all the good that water does, it can also do great damage.
Electrical Problems
Turn off electricity immediately if the leak is near any electrical components. If water gets into any electrical wiring, you can face appliance malfunction at best to a house fire at worst.
When water gets into wiring, it can cause sparking and fires to break out.
Conclusion
If you have been affected by water damage then call the Service Team of Professionals (STOP). Our expert staff has the skills and abilities to tackle any water issue.
Visit our website for more details on our water damage recovery services.
