subject: Solutions To Repairing Charlotte Water Damage [print this page] Slowly leaking pipes and ground seepage may cause small bits of damage and can be repaired privately. But large amounts of water in a structure, possibly caused by the back up of sewer or a flood can cause more damage than can be repaired by a private individual or family. In
extreme times like these, it is a good idea to consult a Charlotte water damage professional.
Many people think that they can do the work themselves. But first consider the impact on the health of people occupying the premises that needs repair. A toxic environment can be created due to the growth of mould. Mould causes breathing problems.
Mould spreads by releasing spores into the air as well as growing larger on wood. Within forty-eight hours enough mould can't be produced to saturate the structure and create a breathing hazard.
If sewer backing up caused the damage, now there is a major health problem. Now not only are people exposed to many diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, they must also deal with the interaction of cleaning products and toxic drain cleaners.
Sewer back up causes other health risks. Viruses, bacteria and caustic chemicals found in sewer water can cause serious health problems. Chemicals in the form of drain cleaners and other cleaning products can mix and interact with one another.
When ammonia and chlorine mix, a deadly gas is formed which can kill an adult human being within a few minutes. Even though the water and other elements thin these cleaners, skin problems like chemical burns and other skin reactions as well as breathing difficulty can results from
A person may think they can do the job themselves, but to restore a building after it has been subjected to a large amount of water will be more time consuming and costly than an individual may realize.
The whole structure will need to be cleaned, including carpets, air and heat vents, furnace or air conditioning equipment, furniture and clothing. Floors, walls and supports may need to be replaced. Wiring might have to be re-done to prevent electrical shock. Save time, prevent the health
Everything involved in the flood of water will have to be uncontaminated, including furniture, carpet, air conditioning and heating units, clothing and appliances. Wall supports and floors may
