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SYNOPSIS: Homes can be negatively affected by some simple processes of nature, like oxidation, for example. Metal can be damaged or destroyed by this process, which creates rust along its surface.

The Hazards of Rust In Your Home or Business

BY: John Greene, Smoky Mountain Crawl Space Systems

Smoky-Mountain-Crawlspace-Systems-the-hazards-of-rust-in-your-homeHomes can be negatively affected by some simple processes of nature, like oxidation, for example. Metal can be damaged or destroyed by this process, which creates rust along its surface that eventually eats away at the metal altogether. 

That’s not all, though, as corrosives eventually have the potential to harm not just metal but also human organs, including the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. Depending on where the rusting metal is located in our home and the possible areas it can reach, its impact can cause problems for the health of families.

Luckily, professional waterproofing companies like our team of experts here at Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems can help. By properly waterproofing the interior or exterior of your home, water can be prevented from intruding on the foundation of your home, protecting its lifespan for many decades to come! (Although this won’t stop leaks from entering just any point of your home, any basement or crawl space will be well protected.)

How Corrosion Can Affect You

Corrosion may cause the metal to deteriorate when it interacts with its surroundings. This often refers to damage done to steel, iron, or many other metals used in commercial applications. These include maintenance on roads, trains, bridges, warehouse cylinders and tanks, utilities, and piping. Structure failure is virtually unavoidable once metal corrosion begins. The following are the principal risks and consequences of corrosion:

• There is a high danger of employee or public injury in commercial properties.

• Significantly shorter lifespan of industrial equipment.

• Corrosion may lower a building or location’s overall value when it affects the structure or outer aesthetics.

• Blockages of rust can cause the pipes to fail or cause other mechanical issues with pumps, valves, etc.

• Environmental harm or personal safety risks brought on by leaking gases or liquids can result.

• Fluid contamination in pipelines or vessels pose a health and safety risk for both residential and commercial buildings. 

Corrosion impacts our lives outside of industrial applications when we go to work, places of education, or spots for recreation. The consequences of corrosion on bridges, parking structures, buildings, electrical towers, and motorways put public safety at risk and can lead to expensive repairs. Potential disasters are imminent if there is a fall because of a weak, corroded structure or foundation.

The Effects of Rust and Their Economic Impact

Believe it or not, rusting metal has a yearly economic impact on the United States in the hundreds of billions of dollars, practically speaking. However, a significant amount of these instances could be prevented if proper professional waterproofing installations were provided to both commercial buildings and residential homes! 

Most of the time, rusting metal is indirectly transferred to consumers through services, products, suppliers, and manufacturers. Car body panels, outdoor furniture, charcoal grills, and metal equipment often rust at home. Many of the items in our homes, including dryers, washers, ovens, furnaces, water heaters, and others, already contain corrosion inhibitors.

Astronomical Impact Of Rust On Finance

Corrosion management costs most industrialized countries between 3.4% and 4.5% of their GDP on average. Rust and corrosion require expensive repairs and new parts. Rust may quickly render parts useless, but it is easily preventable with rust prevention solutions.

Risk Safety Of Rust

Rust can lead to several issues, including structural brittleness that puts users’ safety in peril (such as if it were a bridge). Additionally, legislation must be in place to guarantee that routine structural inspection protocols are in place to prevent this from happening.

Rust Reduces Product Lifespan

The longevity of items can also be impacted by rust since they may need to be fixed or replaced if the rust gets too bad. The cost of raw materials is rising; therefore, by preventing rust in the first place, any quantity of unneeded waste will be decreased. 

Equipment damage necessitates more time and money to fix or replace, which also drives up expenses. After extensive rusting, a piece of iron may no longer be able to sustain the weight it once could because rust weakens metal by lowering its mass. This means that not only will the structure need to be replaced, but the surrounding materials may need to be as well in order to make room for the construction!

Controlling Corrosion

Knowing how hazardous corrosion may be, getting in touch with Smoky Mountain Crawlspace Systems can help you take the first step toward protecting your home or commercial property from the most common forms of moisture intrusion at its sources. Not only will your basement or crawl space be protected from intruding or leaking water, but a professional waterproofing installation will also help safeguard your family from the risks associated with rusting metal.

Give us a call today at (865) 299-2315 for more information about how we can help protect your home or commercial business from moisture intrusion.

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