Flood waters can cause all kinds of damages
in a home. In some cases, the devastation is so severe that it becomes a smarter idea to tear down the structure itself and rebuild from the ground up because it is more financially prudent than to repair it. Indeed, such scenarios are becoming commonplace with the changing weather patterns around the globe.
Here is a look at some of the serious consequences of flood damage in Salt Lake City and elsewhere, where your home is concerned:
Damage to Property
The most visible damage caused by flood is to the property itself. This could happen by way of the following examples:
– Household goods getting washed away in water
– Important documents getting soaked and damaged completely
– Wooden furniture and flooring beginning to rot because of severe moisture
– Residential or commercial structures weakening due to excess moisture
Mold Damage
Even if you manage to drain the flood water out of your home, you still face damage in the form of mold growth. As long as moisture remains in the house, mold growth is a looming prospect that can cause slow and steady damage to the building. Your best bet for preventing mold growth after the flood waters have receded is to dry the house and the household goods as quickly as possible.
Health Implications
Floods can cause all sorts of devastation to human and animal lives, yes, but there are even greater risks that lie ahead. For those who survived nature’s fury, life will not be easy post-floods because other than property damage, there are also many health risks that lie ahead. Some of the challenges include the following:
– Lack of supply of drinking water
– Sewage lines getting flooded and mixing with drinking water pipes
– Food contamination
– Mold growth that can cause ill-health and make situations worse for the allergic, asthmatic and those with breathing problems
– Chemicals from industries getting mixed in flood water and spreading toxins everywhere
If you are bearing the brunt of floods, do not let the damage caused weigh you down forever. Just call in the professionals to clean and dry your home at the soonest possible time.
