WATER DAMAGE

 When disaster strikes you get one chance to make sure repairs are done right. The emotional state following a house fire or flood is devastating, overwhelming and a feeling of helplessness. It is tough to be prepared for something that you never saw coming.

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Created on April 28, 2022 By amcat

The Damages Water Can Do

Am-Cat Restoration water remediation break down of your common water issues throughout your Home and or Buildings.

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Q.  Can a floor collapse from water damage?

A. The standing water can cause the flooring and sheetrock below to be compromised and it could collapse altogether. For this reason, a professional should scope out the situation before you enter freely if you do in fact live in a multi-level establishment.

B. With very little wiggle room, beams that heat up during fires could press up against their uncompromising boundaries, potentially breaking their connections and causing floors to collapse. To better prepare buildings for worst-case scenarios, structural designs may need to account for the forces introduced by fires

C. This can include paper, fabrics, and wood. This includes wallpaper, drywall, carpeting, ceiling tiles, wooden paneling, wall studs, floorboards, and other vital structures inside your home. Mold damage causes ceilings to collapse, floors to cave in and walls to fall.

D. While damage from snow is typically restricted to roof collapses, wind has the potential to cause a wide range of failures, including wall collapses and the detachment of cladding and roof coverings.

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Q.  Can water damage fix itself?

A. When a fire causes major damage to your home, such as when it starts in one room and spreads to others, it can take days – or even weeks – to repair. Generally speaking, a small house can take around three months or more to repair and get back into livable condition.

B. Hitting the nail on the head, we'd like to tell you that a water-damaged phone cannot repair itself. It might only work for some time if the water didn't penetrate sensitive components of the phone.

C. It is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors; some mold spores will be found floating through the air and in house dust. The mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold growth can and should be prevented or controlled by controlling moisture indoors.

D. Signs of wind damage on a roof include loose or missing shingles, chimney issues, curling or peeling shingles, granule loss, damaged soffit or fascia and indoor leaks. High winds can also cause tree branches to fall and damage a roof. Like hail, wind can cause loss of granules (the sandpaper-like part of the shingle).

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Q.  How long does it take for mold to grow after water damage?

A. Generally, mold can grow significantly within 14 to 18 hours after water damage. Mold can take hold of your home and grow rapidly within 2 days if it has the ideal conditions it needs to thrive.

B. Generally, mold can grow significantly within 4 to 8 hours after water damage. Mold can take hold of your home and grow rapidly within 1 days if it has the ideal conditions it needs to thrive.

C. Generally, mold can grow significantly within 44 to 88 hours after water damage. Mold can take hold of your home and grow rapidly within 22 days if it has the ideal conditions it needs to thrive.

D. Generally, mold can grow significantly within 24 to 48 hours after water damage. Mold can take hold of your home and grow rapidly within 12 days if it has the ideal conditions it needs to thrive.

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Q.  Is drywall ruined if it gets wet?

A. No, after you are done hanging your drywall, you need to make sure that you mud and primer it before applying any coat of paint. After all of those steps have been complete, you can begin the process of painting your drywall.

B. Extensive discoloration, bulging, sagging, damp smells and mold are all signs that your drywall may have suffered irreparable water damage. Removing the moisture source is the priority, but a drywall replacement is often the next step.

C. If the physical damage is large and severe enough, it might not be worth it (or possible) to simply repair the drywall. However, more often than not, the main reason to replace drywall has to do with other forms of damage, namely moisture.

D. While drywall is made of some pretty sturdy stuff, it can sustain damage when exposed to water for too long. If moisture damage isn't addressed swiftly, the structural integrity of the drywall becomes compromised, causing it to become soft, weak and susceptible to mold growth.

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Q.  Does water damage in the wall mean mold growth?

A. Unless you are quickly wiping up a spilled glass of water, you can bet water damage will cause mold. It loves standing water, and in less than a day, it will start to grow. Mold will not stop growing unless it is physically removed. It is a system that only gets larger and larger in the presence of moisture.

B. Damage from a flood or a fire may leave your home vulnerable to mold. In nature, mold's only purpose is to break down organic matter. It needs moderate temperatures, the right amount of humidity and lower light levels.

C. The 48–72-hour window is critical to prevent mold growth as it usually takes 24 to 48 hours for mold to germinate and grow. Once fungus gets a hold on a drywall surface, it can be the breeding ground for thousands of spores and quickly spread in the air around the wall with every passing hour.

D. Some black mold can also take on shades of orange or have flecks of white within it. Most of the time, black mold has a slightly furry appearance. Larger growths of mold may appear as a black stain that stretches along your wall, floor or ceiling.

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Q.  What are three ways that water can cause destruction?

A. Water seepage though basement walls.

B. Leaks through walls at areas like doors and windows.

C. Roof leaks, usually through penetrations and flashing errors.

D. Plumbing leaks, an outlier but relevant.

E. All The Above.

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Q.  How does water damage a home?

A. Water damage in a house can be truly disastrous. Left unchecked, even a slow leak will rot out drywall and studs, create black mold, and eventually weaken major structural elements like joists and beams. Stopping leaks before that first drop of water starts is the best way to prevent water damage.

B. Mold can eat away at materials like wallpaper, drywall, carpet, wooden studs in walls, ceiling tiles, floorboards, and other structures inside the home. Left unchecked, mold can cause damage great enough to lead to the collapse of ceilings, caving in of floorboards, and falling down of walls.

C. Fires can destroy your property and cause irreversible damage. The flames move from item to item burning everything to a crisp char. The heat produced by the flames will radiate and cause surrounding items to melt, crack and even shatter. After the flames have been put out, you are then left with smoke damage.

D. When high winds hit a roof, shingles can loosen or fall off. If wind speeds are very high, even new, secure shingles can tear away. Other wind damage to a roof includes damage caused by falling objects and debris such as tree branches and downed powerlines.

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Q.  Does water damage get worse over time?

A. The longer the damage stays, the more the damage will spread. It will cause the ceiling to discolor and begin to develop bulges, mold will grow. Thus, the damage will spread to the walls, which will also begin to discolor and develop mold, until eventually, the whole thing is irreparable and needs to be replaced.

B. Mildew and mold will develop within 24-48 hours of water exposure. Even worse, it will continue to grow until steps are taken to eliminate the source of moisture, and effectively deal with the mold problem.

C. 65+ mph: The highest risk of damages to homes and businesses occurs when wind speeds reach 65 mph or greater. Heavy to severe structural and tree damage occur and travel is dangerous.

D. It is very important to begin the restoration of your property as soon as possible after a fire because the structural damage and damage from corrosive byproducts will continue to get worse.

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Q.  What happens when water gets in your walls?

A. Surface Changes and Deterioration – Your walls' appearance can change significantly if there's mold growth behind them. In addition to discoloration and stains, your walls may deteriorate. Paint or wallpaper can crack, peel, or bubble because of moisture and mold growth

B. You'll know if your home is in danger of an electrical fire if you see (or smell) these signs: Circuit breaker keeps tripping. Persisting burnt smell with no identifiable source. Several discolored or charred outlets and switches.

C. Rodents living within walls do emerge in search of food. At this time, homeowners may capture or kill mice through the use of traps. Homeowners may also lure mice out of walls with food bait. Spring-loaded traps, glue traps and live-catch traps are commercially available.

D. Within hours, water can cause damage you'll never see from outside. Water can get into your framing materials, insulation and drywall, causing mold, electrical hazards, rotting, and corrosion. Ironically, wall water damage can cause fires because of electrical damage.

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Q.  How can you tell if a wall has water damage?

A. Visible Wet Spots. One of the major signs of water damage is wet spots on the walls within your home.

B. Streaks of Color on the Walls.

C. Cracking Walls.

D. Bubbling Paint.

E. Soft Walls.

F. Running Water Inside Your Walls.

G. A Musty Or Damp scent.

H. Higher Water Bills.

I. All The Above.

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Q.  What is the most common cause of water damage?

A. A fire accident can be caused by many hazards, such as a propane tank, a defective product, a vehicle crash, or poor workplace safety. Because burns can be the result of many kinds of accidents, there isn't a standard legal process for dealing with them, other than filing a negligence or workers compensation claim.

B. Thunderstorms are the most common source of wind damage and are responsible for over half of all related damage cases. However, winds from hurricanes or tornadoes are stronger, can cause more damage, and have much higher repair costs.

C. Mold behind drywall may be one of the most common household problem areas as drywall, wood, and cotton are ideal food sources. Ceiling mold is also highly common due to a lack of ventilation and accumulation of moisture.

D. A leak at any point in the plumbing system is the commonest cause of water damage. It is common for leaks to occur when pipes rust resulting in corrosion. Other causes of water leaks include high water pressures, weak pipe joints, extreme temperatures, and broken water connectors.

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Q.  Is water damage serious?

A. Mold may cause serious structural damage to a building because it feeds on and breaks down organic matter. Therefore, when mold infests walls, insulation, paper backing, or carpeting, the materials must be removed. Cleaning and removal cause great expense and inconvenience but is often necessary.

B. Leaving water damage untreated can cause serious structural problems to your home and create harmful health risks for you and your family. If your home has sustained any type of water damage, you should contact a professional right away.

C. Severe Thunderstorms producing straight line wind damage can be dangerous. Most businesses and homes will not sustain damage in such winds. However, damage from other objects, such as trees or powerlines can occur and be dangerous.

D. A fire in your home can cause serious damage. Your home and many of the things in your home may be badly damaged by flames, heat, smoke, and water. You will find things not damaged by the fire may still be ruined by smoke and may be soggy with water used to put out the fire.

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Q. What are the signs of water damage?

A. Dark or Wet Spots.

B. Cracking, Bubbling, or Flaking

C. Pooling Water or Puddles.

D. Sounds of Running Water.

E. Increase in Utility Bills.

F. Damp, Musty, or Moldy Smell.

G. All The Above.

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Q.  How do you fix water damage?

A. Clean the area. before you start a project like this, give the water damaged area a good clean.

B. Clear and scrape any flaking in the area.

C. Cover water damaged area with A peel-stop / sealer binder.

D. Apply filler.

E. Sand surface.

F. Apply water-based primer / sealer.

G. Apply paint.

H. All The Above.

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Q.  What damage does water cause?

A. Water damage affects buildings on so many levels. When water creeps into areas of your property where it shouldn't be, your floor could warp. Water damage also discolors beautifully painted walls. All that moisture can also lead not only to the formation of mold inside the building but also to a vermin infestation.

B. For people sensitive to mold, inhaling or touching mold spores can cause allergic reactions, including sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash. People with serious mold allergies may have more severe reactions, including shortness of breath.

C. Fatal heat levels are not the only danger of fire. During a home fire, there's an increased level of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide as well as damaging levels of chemical and thermal irritants. These irritants can permanently damage a person's or animal's respiratory system and cause death.

D. High winds can cause hazards to your property and surrounding areas - hazards such as fallen branches, uprooted trees and torn down power lines. While these dangers are what we picture after a big storm, the wind itself can also result in structural damage to your home.

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