Top 3 Causes of Floor Water Damage
While you may want to stop water damage before it occurs, it’s not always preventable. After all, accidents are bound to happen. However, it doesn’t hurt to keep an eye out for the top three causes of water damage.
Leaking Pipes
The leading cause of water damage to wood floors is leaking pipes. Common causes for leaking pipes include tree roots and frozen water. Tree roots can grow tightly around a pipe underground, squeezing enough that it breaks through the exterior.
When the outdoor temperature drops below freezing, the water in your pipes is likely to freeze. Since water expands when it freezes, it causes the pipe’s interior to stretch so much that it forms cracks and holes. When the temperature rises again and the frozen water melts, it escapes through any cracks and holes that formed during the freezing process.
Leaking Appliances
Household appliances that use water can also cause water damage. When you overfill your washing machine or your dishwasher malfunctions, the damage can be extensive.
Storm Flooding
Everything from thunderstorms and excess rain to tornados and hurricanes can cause water damage to your floors. All you can do in these situations is take proper precautions and stormproof your home as much as possible.
