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Published by Swift Restoration and Remodeling, 2017-10-20 07:21:45

Flood Cleanup Layton

Flood Cleanup Layton

Identifying and Restoring Flood Damage

Flood damage can have devastating effects on any home or business. Water damaged property can be
the result of natural disasters, plumbing leaks, faulty appliances, damaged building exterior (roofing,
siding, foundation, etc.), or neglect. If left alone, a home or business damaged by water can develop
serious structural weaknesses and health-threatening hazards.

Telltale Signs of Flood or Water Damage

• A musty smell
• Metals rapidly rust
• Drywall looks warped or bloated
• Discolored wood, walls, or ceiling
• Mold growth.
• Drooping or sagging ceiling

If your Layton home or business has flooded or has suffered from water damage, you need to contact a
professional flood cleanup company. Attempting to clean up flood damage when you are inexperienced
or ill-equipped can lead to disastrous results.

Identify the Source of Flooding

The source of flood water can be obvious, but in certain cases, the flood source can be well hidden and
undetected until the damage caused is extensive. Natural disasters, such as storms and river overflows
bring water from the outside in. When water comes from indoors, the source can be a little harder to
track down. Pipes can crack and break in the most unexpected areas and they could be submerged by
the time you detect the flooding. In less extreme cases of flooding, water can seep in through cracks in
the roof, walls, windows, or foundation and go unnoticed for long stretches of time.

Classify Water According to Sanitation Level

Flood water can be classified into three categories: white, gray and black. Category classification
depends on the water’s sanitation level.

White water is the cleanest out of all three categories. This category contains no chemical or biological
threats. White water typically comes from leaky faucets, water heater overflow, or rain. Because of its
non-hazardous nature, it’s usually the easiest to recover from.

Gray water is the next category and usually consists of wastewater that poses no immediate threat to
individuals or other living organisms. Gray water typically comes from showers, tubs, or sinks. While
gray water is by no means fresh or clean, it is one of the easier categories of water damage to recover
from.


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