Water Can Travel in Your Montrose Home and Cause Damage Anywhere

11/10/2024 (Permalink)

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Water Damage and the Rest of Your Montrose Home

Many people who shop for a new home in Montrose prefer properties with specific features. Some features increase the risk of water damage in unique ways.

When homebuyers add such features to their wish list, they should consider the possibility of their home in Montrose sustaining water damage. Knowing how this increases the risk of leaks and how to prevent them protects your investment.

Here are a few elements that come with an elevated risk of water damage:

• Water heater in the attic or other upstairs location
• Skylights
• Larger tub

Some newer homes prioritize space. The water heater might be upstairs to create additional space and enhance the floor plan as much as possible. To keep problems at bay, the heater should be regularly checked, particularly elbow joints and the area under it.

Skylights bring in natural light and reduce electric costs. Homebuyers should have skylights on any house inspected on both sides. Infrared cameras like the ones SERVPRO® uses can help detect leaks when the temperature differs significantly from the outside. New homeowners should call SERVPRO for leaks on these coveted windows. Leaking can also happen between the roof and the interior side of the ceiling and end up tracking down the wall.

An oversized tub is a dream addition to the upstairs main bedroom. However, water weighs a lot - about eight pounds per gallon. A garden tub can hold 100 gallons, and soaker tubs are known to hold 250 gallons. Having 800 and 2000 pounds in a concentrated area requires a reinforced framework. Checking for leaks can be impossible. Often, the first sign of a leak is a stained ceiling downstairs, and staining might not appear directly below the tub.

When your home sustains water damage, let the experts at SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride handle the situation. Call (970) 240-6970 for experts who can make everything "Like it never even happened."