What are the types of water damage
Water damage in Brisbane can happen due to several reasons. There are several types of water damage and here are some of the most occurring types of water damage.
Water damage due to flooding: Water damage due to flooding happens due to natural calamities like excessive rain or flooding of rivers. When there is a heavy rain due to cyclone or hurricanes, water damage can occur due to flooding. The water damage due to flood needs to be cleaned immediately as they may contain water from sewage, and may also have debris and chemicals.
Water damage due to plumbing leaks: Water damage due to leaks in plumbing happens when there is damage in the pipes or faucets in the building. This is more dangerous if a pipe running through the wall starts leaking. In this case, it can cause the whole wll to get wet and if its not noticed for a long period, it may lead to mould growth inside the wall.
Water damage sue to leak in appliance: Large appliances such as washing machines, dish waters, and water heaters are directly connected to the plumbing line. If these appliances start to develop a leak, this may be lead to water damage to areas surrounding these appliances.
Water damage due to fire suppression equipments: When there is a fire in the building or in rare cases, if the fire suppression system malfunctions, this may lead to water damage in the property. This kind of water damage mostly impacts the walls, ceilings, furniture and other properties like an art on the wall.
Water damage due to sewage overflow: Sewage overflow can cause when the sewer line connecting the building to the main line gets blocked. When there is a sewage overflow, its going to be really messy, and as it will contain bacteria’s it may cause serious health issues to the occupants if its not cleared immediately.