Preventable Water Damage

8/23/2021 (Permalink)

When a business owner thinks of water damage happening to their property, they may think of water damage coming from mother nature. If we can't control the rain, why do we worry about it? The fact is that we are more likely to have water damage from controllable or preventable things!

For example; the roof is one of the most common places to cause water damage. Owners should make sure the roof is checked regularly. One inch of rain weighs about 5 pounds. This can cause a lot of strain on a roof and can lead to leaking. 

Pipes and drains seem like they would be checked but most aren't checked regularly. A crack as small as an eight of an inch can dump 250 gallons of water per day. 

Sprinklers are great if you have a fire but not so great if it malfunctions. Sprinklers should be checked for updates but also signs of rust or damage. 

Appliances should be checked regularly ; water heaters, air conditioners, etc. can cause a lot of water damage if things break on them.

We can't stop all water damage but we can try to do as  much preventative care as we can. SERVPRO of Carroll County is here to help when the unexpected happens! We are here for your business 24/7!