Preventable Water Damage

Posted on Friday, January 13th, 2012

Dixie HomeCrafters’ products and installations provide 3 primary benefits through their high quality products and installation: an excellent warranty, energy efficiency, and future problem prevention. The benefits of an excellent warranty and energy efficiency are obvious, but it can be more difficult to understand the benefit of preventing future problems since it isn’t as concrete.

Is it worth the added cost for quality to prevent a potential problem?

In a home, there is always a potential for something to go wrong. The hard part is deciding whether the security of high quality is worth paying for in advance? That’s a tough question and every person who is making a purchasing decision is entitled to their opinion. But before you make up you mind, consider the likelihood of the worst case scenario and ask yourself whether you could afford that problem. Many home renovations can be repaired without much hassle, but anything that deals with preventing water intrusion or supplying water needs careful consideration. Water damage is one of the most severe problems a house can encounter and normally the problem is preventable.

The Facts Of Water Damage
  • Over 25% of 2006 insurance claims were a result of water damage according several national insurance companies
  • The average cost to the homeowner was $3,662 in 2002 according to the non-profit SCINS (South Carolina Insurance News)
  • Water damage can lead to respiration problems possible caused from mold and mildew growth.

Water damage can be caused by a variety of things such as a burst pipe, excessive rain or accidental spills. According to the EPA, the first 24-48 hours are the most crucial when dealing with water damage. It is in this time frame when you should begin the process of water extraction so as to prevent the growth of mold.

Mold an mildew can be harmful to your health. Professional cleanup is necessary for complete eradication. Besides health concerns, standing water also rots wood and causes erosion. Without complete cleanup, remaining water can cause structural beams of your home to weaken.

Water Damage Sources

Water damage can come from an internal source of water, like a burst pipe, or it can permeate your roof or walls from the outside. To avoid the extreme expense of water damage, you can inspect your home at least yearly for signs of pooling or intrusion. But what we hear homeowners say most often is: “We wish we bought a better [fill in the blank]” Sometimes, they just needed a better installation.

If you want to prevent possible water damage scenarios, we would be glad to install the best products money can buy into your bathroom renovation, gutters, and siding. Just give us a call at the number above.

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