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Water Damage Ceiling Repair Tips
3/30/2021 (Permalink)
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The ceiling is one of the most vital components to a building's comfort and safety. In the US alone, there are an estimated 14,000 people that experience water damage daily. Much of this water damage affects the ceiling of a home or business. A broken or damaged ceiling allows for vulnerability in a home or business, but not to worry, prevention tips and repair are available!
Causes
Often, understanding the cause of a problem leads us to understand how to fix or prevent it. Some of the most prominent causes of water damage to a ceiling are a pipe burst, the age of a home, and roof leaks.
- Pipe bursts
- It is common to have water pipes run through your attic as it is the most simple way to supply your home with running water. As pipes age, they take on more wear and tear. This becomes problematic as the wear and tear happen to the pipes above your ceiling. Eventually, those pipes can burst, causing damage to your ceiling.
- Aging home
- As your home ages, its structure can shift. This can create cracks where water can leak into your home.
- Roof leaks
- Having a strong roof is essential to keeping your home safe. Weather and broken tree limbs can cause damage, allowing for water to leak in. There are also other roof leak causes such as ice dams to be aware of.
Detection
Early detection can have the greatest effect on the amount of damage that is caused. Often, it is in the small, insignificant events that build up over time that cause the greatest loss. A couple of great tips would include checking your water bill. If there is a significant shift in water usage, there's a chance you may have a problem. Another great way to detect would be to check your water meter, turn off all of your water sources for a period of time, then check the meter again. If the reading was not the same, it may be a sign of an undetected leak.
Tips for general water damage prevention
Here are some tips that can help prevent water damage for more than just your roof.
- Regularly check the hoses on your appliances
- Check the sump pump for your basement. Ensure it is working properly, especially as spring thaw and rain come.
- In snowy climates, check your roof for ice dams and use an ice dam rake to clear off your roof. Ice dams develop as the snow on the top of your roof melts, and re-freezes at the edges. This causes water build-up and eventual overflow into your home.
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