Water Damage And Its Effects Over Time
A water disaster is a very time-sensitive situation. Every minute that a flooded home goes without being restored the damage grows. To illustrate this, below are descriptions of what typically happens to water-damaged homes after minutes and weeks. Our hope at Yellow Van in the Grand Island area is that our community reduces the risk of intense water damage by understanding how important it is to call in a professional water damage restoration company immediately after the damage happens. Water Damage Within Minutes Within the first few minutes, the water will spread rapidly throughout the home affecting as many areas as it is able to spread to. The finish on moisture-sensitive furniture can already begin turning white due to the water. Finally, the furniture standing on water-saturated carpets will begin to leach and stain the carpets. Water Damage Within Hours Within just hours, furniture that is in direct contact with water will begin to delaminate and swell. It is...