A variety of potential disasters can happen when Triangle home and business owners leave their homes and offices unprotected and unprepared for a prolonged absence, even if that’s only a week or two on vacation. Some of those potential adversities can happen within the building, with plumbing connections or with appliance water supply lines on the verge of failing, but not yet showing any symptoms. With water pressure, these lines can spring a leak quite suddenly leading to water damage and subsequent mold problems. Other problems can be weather related. A sudden torrential downpour or perhaps even a week of rain; not all that uncommon in North Carolina during the summer, can cause issues to emerge. Wind is another unforeseen weather issue that can cause damage here in the Triangle. Taking a few precautions can be important to prevent plumbing and weather related mishaps. Although there are no absolutes, strategies can be put in place to ensure a return from vacation will be as trouble free as possible.
Here in the Triangle, AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers these five tips when taking summer vacation:
- Turn off the water supply for the entire building: This prevents nearly all mishaps related to plumbing and appliance water supply connections. With no water pressure present, leaks simply cannot occur or are very limited, causing minimal damage. Turn off the water supply to washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators, as these are the most likely to leak.
- Make sure the roof is in good repair and is properly draining: Various parts of the roof contain flashing and gullys that transport volumes of water during storms. Eaves and downspouts serve the same purpose. If any of these components are clogged or leaking, water can find its way into the building, causing water damage and mold problems. Inspect for problems before leaving to make sure all is in order.
- Do not turn off the air conditioning: Instead, leave it on and set it for 80 degrees. Humidity levels are high during a typical North Carolina summer. Humidity often can be sufficient enough inside a hot building that can trigger mold growth, especially if moisture from the air condenses on cooler surfaces. Air conditioning, set at 80 degrees, during periods of absences removes moisture from the air and prevents mold issues from happening.
- Look for any trees or limbs that could fall during high winds: Sometimes the thunderstorms that occur during a North Carolina summer can bring high winds, which can cause dead tree limbs and weaker trees to fall on homes and businesses. Consider trimming tall or diseased trees before leaving.
- Mold is a worst case scenario, so be sure to avoid it: All the ingredients and factors needed for mold are already in the home or business. All that is missing is moisture. Any plumbing or weather situation, if left unattended, can cause mold to grow, flourish, and spread within just 48 short hours.
AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex can help in the unfortunate event a home or business is affected by a summer vacation disaster. We are the best local remediation contractor available for cleaning up water damage and mold. In the unfortunate event a Triangle home or business is affected, we can help with getting back to normal. Give us a call 24/7 if coming back to water damage or mold problems.
AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is the number one team of professionals in the Triangle to perform IICRC certified water damage restoration and mold remediation. Contact us 24/7 any time disaster strikes.
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