What Is Structural Drying And Why Does It Matter

People who have owned their homes for several years understand how important it is to use a licensed and insured company that provides structural drying services when water damage has occurred. Taking the time to do this investment upfront will save you much more in the long run than hiring a cheap one or doing things yourself.

A structural drying company has the capacity and experience for providing thorough water damage cleanup services in the event of a flood or leak incident. This means giving all of your home’s surfaces, walls, and other structures the attention they deserve during this time after a major accident. There are some companies out there offering cheaper services that aren’t professional grade. What most people don’t understand is that if you hire someone cheap in order to save money on these types of jobs – especially ones involving something as important as structural drying then you are actually causing more damage than you’re fixing. What most homeowners don’t know is that water-damaged drywall, sheetrock, and other household items can create a breeding ground for harmful mold growth if they sit in the home untreated for too long.

The structural drying process is a lot more than just hosing down everything with an industrial-strength garden hose or running the ceiling fans to try and dry things out naturally while you wait for professional help to arrive.

What most people don’t realize until it’s too late is that water damage cleanup often involves using specialized tools designed specifically to remove moisture from every nook and cranny available in your home. The average home has plenty of places where mold can take hold that isn’t easily noticeable, and that’s why hiring a professional for this type of job is the way to go. What most people fail to realize until they have been in an accident like this one is that mold damage can cause serious health problems down the road if it isn’t treated properly. What makes matters worse is that even removing it once it has become established in your home can be incredibly difficult without professional help.

Got a leaky roof? Other Ways to Keep Your House Dry and Safe from Water Damage Watch out for these must-have culprits that cause leaks in your attic. Just when you thought it was safe to sit back and relax, water has found its way into your home. In the Houston area where I live, we got several inches of rain during Hurricane Ike last week and many homes were flooded with up to 5 feet of water! Since then I have been looking at ways to prevent future occurrences like this.

EXAMPLES: Reducing the number of places water can enter your attic is one way that you can prevent more serious damage from occurring if a roof leak should occur. Attic insulation keeps the house warmer and less drafty than when it’s cold in winter, and cooler and less stifling when it’s hot in summer.

1. Replace all of the rotted wood with either metal or new wood;
2. Remove all insulation and debris;
3. Repair the holes in your roof (or attic floor) that are allowing water to enter; 4.Reinstall insulation over the repaired areas and install drywall or plywood over the insulation if you have blown-in insulation.

Another great way to keep water from entering your attic is to seal all of the heat registers below the first floor in your house with caulk or silicone sealant. Inspect them periodically because, over time, air leaks can develop. If you live in a home that is located below ground level and your bathroom has showers or bathtubs, make sure that the overflow holes are not covered by plastic or anything else. Plugging gaps around windows and doors with caulk will help to keep drafts out along with any water from getting inside.  When it rains really hard outside, I always make sure all of my gutters are clean so that there isn’t any debris to block the flow of rainwater down the gutter pipes.

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