As
you develop and grow your business over the years, you put a lot of thought
into your facilities. Considerable time and expense goes into choosing and
maintaining your buildings for the workspace, the clients and the inventory.
When unwanted water, in the form of rain or from pipes, breaches your defenses
you need professional help. CPR will help your facility recover from water damage cleanup
in Akron and
get your business back on track.
Recent
industry reports identified water leaks as the most common defect in buildings.
Leaking water in reinforced concrete creates a perfect opportunity for rust and
decay; leaking water and air borne salts speed up concrete corrosion. Water
leakages in buildings result mainly due to 1) inadequate construction design,
2) inferior materials, 3) poor workmanship and 4) deterioration of building
materials. Here’s what you should look for:
Risks to You and Your
Staff
Water
leaks are devastating to the health of commercial buildings and its occupants.
Moisture can enter the building envelope in many ways: leaking roofs,
basements, water features, wet areas and water installations. 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. Evidence supports the relationship between water leaks in
buildings and respiratory symptoms in occupants.
Bathrooms Are Double the
Trouble
Problem
in bathrooms are two fold: the damage in the bathroom plus the resulting
ceiling leaks on the level below. 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. A few days really can make a huge difference.
Leakages
in wet areas of high-rise buildings recorded high number of defects, in a
recent study. With growing maintenance costs of existing buildings and
facilities, researchers worldwide emphasize the importance of awareness of the
root cause of the failures. The annual maintenance cost for wet areas is about
forty percent of the total maintenance cost of a building.
Roof Leaks
Akron’s
extreme weather can deteriorate and cause water damage in your building. Rain,
snow and direct sun combine to degrade metal, asphalt, concrete, and all
roofing materials. Roof leaks can cause serious damage to the physical
structure; symptoms such as water streaks, damp patches, paint peeling-off, or
rust stains on the ceiling are clear indications that the roof waterproofing
system has failed. Often the ceiling is cosmetically repaired without
addressing the source of leaks. Professional technicians are trained to
investigate and determine the cause of the damage, then present a safe remedy.
Wet Basements
Leakages
in basements can have many causes: poor selection of the waterproofing system,
inadequate detailing, faulty design, weak concrete quality, substandard
workmanship, post construction damage to waterproofing membrane.
Water
seepage could also originate from the non-basement features of above ground
landscaping, water features, or water ponding. Insufficient slope or clogged
drainage could result in moist areas that lead to mold growth in the basement.
The challenges of soil mechanics and groundwater conditions should have been
considered during the design stage; after-the-fact, our professional team can
make recommendations to improve site specific drainage and waterproofing
systems.
Water Damage Cleanup in
Akron
When
your business is on the line, you need the best team at your office to clean up
water damage within the hour. Certified Professional Restoration (CPR) is a
restoration company positioned to bring the best technicians to your office,
store, or warehouse and immediately repair your water damage
cleanup in Canton.
Our expert team offers 24-7 immediate response and is dedicated to customer
satisfaction, serving Akron and surrounding areas.
