As you develop and grow your business over the years, you put a lot of thought into your facilities.

When unwanted water, in the form of rain or from pipes, breaches your defenses you need professional help.

Water leakages in buildings result mainly due to 1) inadequate construction design, 2) inferior materials, 3) poor workmanship and 4) deterioration of building materials.

Since concrete is a porous and permeable material, water will spread easily from the source into the structure.Water leakages in the buildings due to poor maintenance and building defects can also lead to growth of mold that could cause serious health and safety issues for the occupants.

Regular inspections by the maintenance team are required for all your wet spaces.

However, you should also develop a protocol that encourages your workers to immediately report any leaks or problems.

Unwanted water in your home comes from two sources – the water system inside your home, or sources of nature, such as rain or a local stream.

Either the source can be ‘pretty’ clean, or REALLY dirty and require professional remediation.The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has set a standard to classify water damage situations in order to follow industry practices for safe, effective cleanup.

For example, in acategory 1 situation, the source is usually a toilet tank, a drinking fountain or a water faucet.

Examples are washing machine overflow, dishwasher overflow, sump pump failures, flush from sink drains and toilet overflow with urine only.Category 3 is the worst classification and is extremely unsanitary and hazardous to your health if ingested.

Additionally, flood waters can be contaminated with soil bacteria, decaying insects, animal droppings, oils and fluids from roadways, and fertilizers to pesticides from fields or gardens.General Safety TipsUse caution when entering buildings.

Ventilate affected areas by opening windows or using fans.

We at CPR hope the following information will help inform you why professional restoration companies should handle water damage cleanup.Handling the Different Water TypesWater can carry bacteria and other harmful contaminants.

This type of water poses no substantial health risks, but should still be handled by trained professionals.

Category 2 Water contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause sickness if contacted or consumed.

Black water is grossly contaminated and may contain pathogenic, toxic, or other harmful agents.

Response time is critical in mitigating damage caused by water.

To stop mold from growing and to prevent structural damage to the home, water must be extracted and dried completely as quickly as possible.

As you develop and grow your business over the years, you put a lot of thought into your facilities.

When unwanted water, in the form of rain or from pipes, breaches your defenses you need professional help.

Water leakages in buildings result mainly due to 1) inadequate construction design, 2) inferior materials, 3) poor workmanship and 4) deterioration of building materials.

Since concrete is a porous and permeable material, water will spread easily from the source into the structure.Water leakages in the buildings due to poor maintenance and building defects can also lead to growth of mold that could cause serious health and safety issues for the occupants.

Regular inspections by the maintenance team are required for all your wet spaces.

However, you should also develop a protocol that encourages your workers to immediately report any leaks or problems.

Certified Professional Restoration has a top-notch emergency crew that is available around the clock for unexpected emergencies.

Our team is IICRC trained to provide services for water damage cleanup in Akron.