It's an unfortunate fact that many underestimate the damage that water could cause, even with only a small amount of exposure. Chemistry teaches that water may be either a base or an acid, based on environmental factors Mold Remediation Atlanta, which means that in environments with high acidity water functions as a base , and in low pH conditions, it is somewhat acidic. Water's ability to change its properties allows water to cut through rock and create stunning natural wonders. However, this ability is also able to destroy the plumbing materials, drywall, and other building materials that are commonly used. This fact is often overlooked when we confront water damage.
In the event of water damage, many tend to focus on the top layer of water. They fail to address the water layers that have penetrated into the subsurface or absorbed the gypsum board (aka sheetrock and drywall) or sill plate typically because of the double whammy of not understanding the potential dangers and don't have the right extraction equipment. Wikipedia states that gypsum boards has the potential to be "easily damaged by exposure to water" and "supports the growth of mold." The gypsum board is modified to be water-resistant when it is exposed to water, should the gypsumboard be punctured or water, in the event of water damage gather around the unprotected part of the gypsum panel, the porous gypsum boards is able to absorb and hold in the water. The longer the water that is absorbed is kept within the gypsumboard,, the worse damage does.
In contrast to fire damage, which leaves a visible , and usually linear path of destruction water damage is subtle and manifest its destruction over a long period of time. In contrast to the immediate damage that fire causes, water damage, like fire in many ways stress, is able to gradually erode the structure until it needs massive repair, at a cost that is larger and across a larger area than the initial area that would have been needed to deal with. The delicate nature of water makes water damage frequently undervalued and, as a result not properly treated in real situations.
However even with the best intentions and arduous efforts of many reputable DIYers but their efforts go to nothing as they lack the necessary equipment to remedy the issue and it isn't readily accessible at the local rental store. The best they can do is have access to commercial carpet cleaner that will effectively get rid of the water's top layer but is unable to penetrate into the subfloor or to remove the water that has been absorbed. They will stop when the floor is dry and leave a fan running. This approach is very similar to the technique used by remediation specialists at the beginning of the field of water restoration, but it was later put to pasture after it quickly proved to be ineffective at the very best, and a catalyst for mold and decomposition at the most.
The most effective way to fight water damage, and stop the short and long lasting devastation that water-related damage can cause is to contact a professional restoration service immediately after the damage is discovered. While the shrewd DIYer may be compelled to take out their tools and aid the expert restoration firm the best way that to help a DIYer help the business is by blocking the cause of the water damage (if feasible) making sure the area is safe from electrical hazards, and making sure the area affected is free of physical and chemical dangers (if it is possible) to ensure that experts can get rid of the water as swiftly as they can in order to speed up the time to restore.
