When water damage affects your home in Arlington, a prompt response will make all the difference in restoration time and cost. The longer water sits without being cleaned up, the worse the damage will be. The proper steps to mitigate damage need to be taken as soon as possible. Porous materials, such as drywall, wood, carpet, and insulation, can all absorb water and will begin to swell, deteriorate, and even rot the longer they remain wet. The following timeline will show just how much damage your home could sustain following water damage. First few minutes following water damage: Water spreads quickly throughout the exposed area, penetrating through walls, floorboards, and other unseen areas of the home. Everything in the water’s path becomes saturated with water, and items such as photos and paper goods begin to warp wet and become swollen. Materials that make up upholstery on furniture and carpet begin to absorb moisture, and become heavy and sodden with water. First 24...
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