The Four Levels of Home Water Damage
You have just returned from your winter vacation and pulled into the garage. Everything seems fine until you open the door and come across….water damage. When a water disaster happens, there are four main types of damage that could happen. It’s important to know which you are dealing with so that you know how to handle each situation the best way. Here are the top four types of water damage you may come across. Minimal Water Absorption: Level One issue usually revolves around minimal damage. Fiberfill insulation, carpets, wall, and ceilings are the most common locations for water absorption. Because this is a level one situation, it usually means that evaporating water from the damaged areas is rather simple and minimal in costs. Mid-Tier Water Absorption: Level Two issues are more serious. Invasion by water towards the above prime areas mentioned could go anywhere from 10%-40%. Because many of the materials are of low absorption rate, it usually...