Signs of Water Damage in Your Home Part 1: Exteriors
Exterior Water Damage Signs: Home Alert
When water damage occurs in your home, it can be too late before you realize that it’s taking place. And as a result, you’ll have to pay out-of-pocket for expensive repairs just to get the issue resolved. But if you’re a property owner and you suspect that water damage is occurring in your home, don’t fret. There are signs that you can find throughout your home indicating if water damage is persistent or not. And when you find them, you can trust that Deluxe Waterproofing will provide the proper services to ensure water damage will no longer occur.
Continue reading below to learn about the signs of water damage.
Signs of Water Damage
There are many signs indicating that water damage is occurring in your home. They include:
Sloping Ground
If you find that your floors have been stained with water, look outside and inspect your grounds. Specifically, evaluate the level of your property overall. If you notice that the ground around the rim of your building is sloping slightly downwards, then it’s likely that’s the cause of your water damage is coming from an unleveled property.
Broken Downspouts & Gutters
One of the most common signs indicating water damage involves broken downspouts and gutters. Apart from sloping, uneven grounds. Inspect outside downspouts and gutters that are designed to divert water away from your home. If any of these are leaking, then it’s probable that the source of your water damage is caused by these.
Roof
It’s obvious that a leaking roof is a clear sign of water damage. But it’s always a good thing to know where the leak is coming from. When the weather permits it, go on your roof and inspect shingles/tiles that might be cracked or missing. When you hire a contractor, it’s important that you indicate these areas to them. Roof damage that you don’t tend to now can develop into a bigger problem when hard-hitting storms pass by.
Windows & Doors
Look at your door frames from the outside. Do you notice any separations? What about soft spots indicating a window leak? If you notice a separation, even a small one, it can lead to humidity in your home, which can also lead to mold. Make it a regular habit to check each window or door frame regularly so that you can catch trouble areas right before bigger issues evolve.
If You Notice Any of These Signs of Water Damage on Your Exterior Property, Call Deluxe Waterproofing
Deluxe Waterproofing has been providing its quality services for many years, making them one of the most experienced and established waterproofing service providers in all of South Florida. If you ever notice any of these signs of water damage on your property, don’t hesitate at all in reaching out to us for our high-end services. To learn more about what other signs of water damage can occur on your interior property, stay tuned for our second part blog. To reach out to us, you may call us at 954-623-3777 or visit our contact page.