Any water leak inside a wall significantly reduces the quality of your home environment. Such hidden leaks in your plumbing system affect the quality of air you breathe while causing extensive damage to your walls. Leaks are also one of the major causes of water wastage in your household. And, might be the main reason
What is flashing on roofs? This is a common question asked by many. We described what roof flashing is vividly in this discussion– under the section “damaged flashing”. To summarize once more: Flashing is simply impermeable material put on joints in your roof and construction walls. In order to prevent water from seeping in and
Blistering shingles is one of the most common signs of roof water damage you should be on the look-out for. Constantly. Because, it is easy to tell when blisters start to form on your roof shingles. Are blistering shingles bad? Questions like this can be very confusing. Because of their relative nature. Since humans are
We discussed what curling on your roof shingles means in this article. Here, we will look at the reasons why this happens. That is, the reasons why you are likely to see or have already seen your roof shingles curling. Curling shingles are a major warning sign of underlying roof problems. And, you are also
Signs of roof leaks- why should you be aware of them? As we have seen, your roof is an essential part of your home. You wouldn’t be enjoying the comfort of your household as much as you are today, if it wasn’t for your roof. But, do you know? Roofs also increase your chances of
We must acknowledge that preventing water damage is not an easy task. Since, water can easily damage any part of your household. However, there are some areas of your home that are more prone to experiencing water damage than others. These areas are commonly referred to as high-risk areas. And, you ought to always pay
Even though water is a precious commodity that sustains all life on earth, you should not discount its destructive power. Especially, when it is in large amounts. Water can wreak havoc on your property- including your home and business- posing a danger to your health. And, risking the health of your loved ones as well.
You are probably thinking: how hard can it be to identify early signs of water damage to your home? I mean, busted pipes, leaking household equipment must be pretty easy to notice….right? Wrong. As a matter of fact, most signs of potential water damage easily go unnoticed until their effects become severe. And, harmful to
Your house is a complex structure. Inside, there are several mini-systems that must run efficiently to ensure that you and your family are in a conducive and healthy living environment. When some of these mini-systems, especially those that require water to operate are not functioning properly, problems are likely to occur. So, what are the
Ever wondered, where do the unsightly stains on your walls, ceiling or wooden floors come from? Home water damage is one of the major reasons for property loss and poor health. Yet, not much attention is paid to it. At least not at the right time anyway. Do you even know what some of the
