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Water Damage Can Cause Mold and Mildew
Water Damage
Water damage affects people everywhere in America. Most homes are covered by their home owner’s insurance policy for most water related damages. Mold however is not covered due to the fact that it is considered a neglect issue. The best way to keep a water damage situation from becoming a mold issue is to act quickly. Hire a local water damage repair expert as soon as possible.
Moisture and Mold
Mold can form on any surface if enough moisture is in the area. After a flood the first thing that happens is the standing water is removed. If the moisture is not removed from walls, floors and ceilings you have a very good chance of developing a mold problem. Mold can be very expensive compared to water damage repair. Mold is considered neglect of the home and in most cases is not covered. To avoid a mold remediation problem act quickly to remove not only standing water but all the moisture.
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