Top 3 Places To Check For Water Damage In Your Home

3/31/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage can be sneaky...creeping up on you in places where it remains unnoticed for a while. However, the longer that water damage is left untreated, the more damage it can do, which is why getting into a regular routine of checking the most vulnerable places in your home for water damage on a monthly or bi-monthly basis is a smart idea.

We recommend checking the following places in your home for water damage following each big rain and then on a more scheduled basis.

1) Your attic.

This probably doesn’t come as a surprise. Your attic isn’t typically a commonly frequented place, but it does live right underneath your roof and, therefore, is more likely to have water damage from precipitation. Do a thorough inspection of your attic every month to see if you spot any water stains, discoloration, warping, dripping, or other causes for concern. Spotting condensation or other moisture in your attic is a sign that you may need to do some resealing or address water damage. 

2) Underneath your windows. 

Your walls can be super susceptible to water damage, especially the parts of your walls that are located right underneath your windows. If your windows aren’t sealed properly, moisture and water can leak through the cracks in the seals, and this can seep into your walls surrounding your windows. Rain creeps in between your windows and rots the framing studs in your walls without visible damage, so pay careful attention to any discoloration or signs of water damage in your walls underneath and surrounding your windows. 

3) The threshold of your exterior doors.

Since your exterior doors face the precipitation and the elements, even if they are protected by an overhang, they become exposed to potential water damage at a higher rate than other locations in your home. The wood underneath your exterior doors’ metal thresholds may become damaged by water, which is evident through swelling, warping, and sponginess. Keep an eye on your door thresholds to replace your doors when necessary or prevent the damage from occurring in the first place.

While these three locations are common culprits for water damage in your home, water damage can really sneak up on you anywhere, at any time. Knowing the signs of water damage and who to call when you encounter it will give you more peace of mind in the event that an emergency occurs, so we encourage you to put SERVPRO of Belle Meade/West Nashville’s number in your phone to call in the face of an emergency. Contact us at (615) 242-9391. This franchise is independently owned and operated.