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What kind of unexpected home disasters have your neighbors, friends, or family members experienced over the years? Consider the plumbing horror stories, the ignored cracks, the persistent smells, the infestations, the basement repairs, and more.
Sound familiar? Here are some ways to learn about and prevent or repair some of the most prevalent and devastating disasters that can heavily deplete your home's value.
Your North Carolina home can be valuable regardless of if or when any of these problems occur.
There are professionals in your area who are ready to help! Water damage is the first home value killer.
Know Your Home's History Have you recently purchased a new home? One of the best questions you can ask, and should ask before purchasing any property, is to what capacity has there ever been any water damage to the yard or home? It's good to know what you're getting into before you sign on the dotted line.
If the previous homeowner says that there has been minimal basement flooding, you'll still want to have the foundation inspected for mold, cracks, leaks, and other indications of repairs.
Above all, you'll want to prevent water damage from happening whether the home has a history of issues or if the first encounter with water damage occurs with you as the homeowner.
The Indication There is a Problem Perhaps you just purchased a home that's in a somewhat marshy area, but the previous owners said there were never any water problems within the home.
You have your suspicions, but you take their word.
You can actually find signs of water damage by looking for these particulars.
Scan the basement or other rooms for surface discoloration and/or bowing, and for a musty smell.
When we move into a home that was owned by other people we tend to notice new smells.
One smell in particular tends to be taken as just another smell, but it is an indication of some moisture problems.
That smell is must and must is mold.
You may not have seen any mold when you took a run through of the home, but where there's must there could be mold.
It may be time to hire a professional to investigate the home and identify any problem areas.
We'll learn more about mold in the next issue.
How to Prevent Water Damage Let's focus on the basement.
The best way to prevent water damage in the basement is to have an expert waterproof the basement.
Then you can go ahead and finish the basement with water proof, mold proof, and water resistant products such as ceiling tiles, flooring, and wall paneling.
Yes, they do exist! What to Do When the Water Hits Home There might be a lot of water damage if the rainstorm hits and your home isn't protected.
But, there are professionals who can provide more than just a fan and some buckets.
There are actually state-of-the-art water removal resources and some companies that are available 24/7 to remove the water from your home.
Water can enter into the basement through foundation cracks, pipe bursts, and overflowing from the soil beneath the basement.
However, the first, second, and third floors can also experience water damage.
Pipes can burst, appliances can overflow, the roof can leak and the walls can crack.
Sound familiar? Here are some ways to learn about and prevent or repair some of the most prevalent and devastating disasters that can heavily deplete your home's value.
Your North Carolina home can be valuable regardless of if or when any of these problems occur.
There are professionals in your area who are ready to help! Water damage is the first home value killer.
Know Your Home's History Have you recently purchased a new home? One of the best questions you can ask, and should ask before purchasing any property, is to what capacity has there ever been any water damage to the yard or home? It's good to know what you're getting into before you sign on the dotted line.
If the previous homeowner says that there has been minimal basement flooding, you'll still want to have the foundation inspected for mold, cracks, leaks, and other indications of repairs.
Above all, you'll want to prevent water damage from happening whether the home has a history of issues or if the first encounter with water damage occurs with you as the homeowner.
The Indication There is a Problem Perhaps you just purchased a home that's in a somewhat marshy area, but the previous owners said there were never any water problems within the home.
You have your suspicions, but you take their word.
You can actually find signs of water damage by looking for these particulars.
Scan the basement or other rooms for surface discoloration and/or bowing, and for a musty smell.
When we move into a home that was owned by other people we tend to notice new smells.
One smell in particular tends to be taken as just another smell, but it is an indication of some moisture problems.
That smell is must and must is mold.
You may not have seen any mold when you took a run through of the home, but where there's must there could be mold.
It may be time to hire a professional to investigate the home and identify any problem areas.
We'll learn more about mold in the next issue.
How to Prevent Water Damage Let's focus on the basement.
The best way to prevent water damage in the basement is to have an expert waterproof the basement.
Then you can go ahead and finish the basement with water proof, mold proof, and water resistant products such as ceiling tiles, flooring, and wall paneling.
Yes, they do exist! What to Do When the Water Hits Home There might be a lot of water damage if the rainstorm hits and your home isn't protected.
But, there are professionals who can provide more than just a fan and some buckets.
There are actually state-of-the-art water removal resources and some companies that are available 24/7 to remove the water from your home.
Water can enter into the basement through foundation cracks, pipe bursts, and overflowing from the soil beneath the basement.
However, the first, second, and third floors can also experience water damage.
Pipes can burst, appliances can overflow, the roof can leak and the walls can crack.
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