What Is Secondary Winter Water Damage?

2/1/2021 (Permalink)

When a pipe bursts in your home or business, the water soaks every material that it comes into contact with.  That could be anything from drywall and carpeting, to insulation, or furniture.  Many people are tempted to attempt remediation on their own.  They mop up all standing water and dry off surfaces to the touch.  But proper and complete remediation goes so much deeper.

Most people think of water damage, and assume that if things look and feel dry, that they are in the clear.  But this is not always the case.  If a proper level of dehumidification does not occur, moisture will linger in previously soaked material.  Over time, this can lead to a few serious issues.  First, an odor can arise that can be described as mildewy or stale.  But most serious is mold growth.  Especially if temperatures warm slightly, moisture in the structure can be a perfect site for spores to grow.  

If you have a burst pipe in your home or business, please do not try to fix the problem on your own.  Call a professional remediation company like SERVPRO of Greenwich.  We’ll make sure that the job is done right, and we’ll take the extra steps to ensure that you are not at risk of secondary damage due to winter weather.