What are the signs of water damage basement?

Presence of water in the basement occur due to the flood water poured into the basement or water tank leakage. This may leads to water damage to the basement. There are many signs of water damage basements. Signs that show water damage will help in defining the source of the leakage and whether it is a normal leakage or a frequent problem. It also helps to find the measures to overcome this problem.Wetness and spots on the flooringpoint tothe areas of current as well as past leakage. The occurrence of mold and funguspoint toward an area that recently has been exposed to prolonged moisture and often is supplemented by a bad wet rusty smell. Rust stains are an additionalpointer of continued water damage as the water comes into contact with metal furniture feet, nails on baseboards and electrical boxes. Water absorption is indicated by stained or gloomy wood on furniture. Water coming in at severalpositions or through cracks in the floor shows a ground water problem.

If a flood does occur, the first sign is that your floor is covered with water, although this is not always necessarily so as it could be due to water tank leakage. Almost all basements are equipped with a drain or a pump, which runs by electricity. To find the damages we have to look for the residues on the basement floor as water leaves marks or traces. Looking underneath the boxes or cupboard, there should still be water or at least moisture if those boxes experienced water damage.

A water damaged basement can lead to cracked flooring or walls, damaged floors, forming moisture between the walls, damage to your home’s foundation, and structural destructionto your home. Worst of all, a water damaged basement is the growth place of mold.Mold spores begin developing in the cool, dark and wet places like the water spoiled area. If the water is permitted to seep into any carpeting, behind a wall, or beneath your floor, there is a good chance that the mold will begindeveloping. The longer you wait the more likely it is mold will progress, possiblypushing you and your family at risk. Mold can cause severe health difficultiescounting respiratory infection, bronchial infections and breathing problems.

Although it can be said that the water damaged basement are not too hard to clean up. Though this is a laborious process. As the floor is typically composed of concrete and brick, and so above all it may need to do is to wipe the slime and remove the damaged or rotten materialafter pumping the water out of the basement.