Sometimes, homes just aren’t built right and when they aren’t, a domino effect of problems usually arises. Two major problems that restoration companies often run into are water damage and mold damage requiring remediation and restoration. But what are the actual structural issues that lead to this? A huge culprit of water damage is improper grading.
One major factor that can lead to water damage resulting in mold is improper grading. What this means is that the property or parts of the property are sloping towards the house instead of away from the house. This can be a serious issue because often what happens is that when it rains, water will drain into the house and thus cause water damage resulting in mold, wood rot and more. In some cases, it is the driveway that pitches towards the house and often into a sunken garage that is causing all the problems. So essentially, the garage becomes a bath tub. Restoration companies that have come across such an issue will often report findings of mold in the garage, flood pools and in severe cases, mushrooms growing on the walls due to the constant increased humidity and present moisture.
Improper grading can also affect other parts of your house, especially if you have windows that are near ground level which is too often the case. Water will enter through the windows and seep into your home resulting in serious problems. How can one tell if they are having such an issue? Check for signs of water damage including mold, bubbling or stained drywall, or wet carpet.
