The 3 Types of Water Damage

10/1/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage can be one of the most time-consuming repair jobs that come up when in your home. First, you have to find the leak or shut off the water, then drying alone takes hours, replacing the irretrievable items can take even longer, and then you have to find a way to try and prevent it from happening again. But despite all the places that water damage can come from, there are actually only three different types of water damage that you will come across in your home. The Balance has a list of these three different types of water damage to help you know what they are and where they come from;

• Sewer or Water Backup is when a pipe or drain becomes clogged and water becomes trapped behind it. This can build up pressure to a dangerous level and burst pipes if the clog becomes too dense. Or it can affect the water flow around your house, reducing the pressure to the point it becomes too weak.
• Overflow and Discharge are when the flow of water becomes too much for the pipe or container it is occupying. If left undetected the water can continue to build up in the area and spill into others, resulting in a wider range of damage and more problems than if it had been discovered sooner.
• Flooding is when water escapes from its container or pipe and begins filling rooms or spaces beyond where it started flowing. Flooding can ruin entire rooms of your home if left attended for any amount of time. Flooding typically happens in basements where groundwater seeps into the room and there is no filtering system to keep it out.

Knowing the types of water damage can help you know what to look for when it comes to pinpointing the source and cause of the water damage in your home. Water damage comes from any number of places such as gutters, groundwater, or pipes in the house, but when that water gets loose it can cause major problems and clean up. So take the time to familiarize yourself with all the possibilities ahead of time and protect your home.

Source: https://www.thebalance.com

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