Monroe is a great place to: raise a family, go antiquing and enjoy all four seasons. While we love the lifestyle and the mild winters, summer midday temperatures reach into the 90s. Since humidity levels are generally 85 to 90% during July and August, many people find this the most uncomfortable aspect of North Carolina. Not only do people suffer, so can your home.
High humidity is more likely in the summer because warm air holds in moisture better than cold air. In the evenings when the temperature cools down, the air can no longer hold in the moisture and it gathers on walls, ceilings, and other surfaces. Condensation is water that forms when warm, moist air hits a cooler surface. This water can then cause damage to the absorbent surfaces such as drywall and wood.
Look around the windows on the walls, sills, and window frames. If you notice discoloration or weakness in the materials, you have suffered water damage and will need to call the water damage restoration experts.
Mold spores are always in the air. A late summer problem is that high humidity can foster a rapid increase in mold and mildew growth, even leading to smelly mold in your carpeting. While most molds are not toxic, sensitive people will have aggravated lungs, noses and eyes. For the immunocompromised, the health risks can be even more serious.
Moisture can also cause mechanical problems. When humidity settles on toilet tanks, water pipes, HVAC systems, and other mechanical objects, it can slowly cause rust. When humidity settles on toilet tanks, water pipes, HVAC systems, and other mechanical objects, metal parts rust. Then, even worse, these failed parts break and can lead to broken lines and even more water damage.
You can manage excess humidity during the humid months with these tips:
While we can’t help influence the weather, we can help you protect your most valuable asset- your Monroe home. Let our water damage restoration experts at Restoration 1 be your trusted partner. We have years of experience bringing water damaged materials back to like new condition. Maybe even more important, we will find and repair the original problem that caused the damage. We provide certified water damage restoration services in Greater Charlotte.
At Restoration 1, our water damage restoration team designs a plan for your home to ensure your property is 100% dry by using the best equipment in the industry. As soon as you discover a leak or water damage, call our water damage restoration experts.
Our promise is that we will use the best materials and above code quality craftsmanship to restore your damaged property.
(704) 741-7511Restoration 1, in my experience, is a terrific company! An old dishwasher was, I thought, the cause of a flood of water on the kitchen floor, so I bought a new appliance. The culprit turned out to be a mouse who’d bitten a hole in the outflow tube! To repair the damage to the flooring underneath I was referred to a company who gave me a huge estimate (which they refused to reduce), so I looked online and, thank goodness, decided on Restoration 1. They came the next day, studied the situation, gave me a reasonable assessment saving me several hundred dollars, and began the drying and repair work, ending with much nicer flooring. They were professional, were on time, nice to deal with, and I highly recommend them.
Had a burst pipe in the attic that leaked into a couple bedrooms, the hallway and into part of the kitchen and living room. When I called Todd at Restoration 1 he answered the phone promptly, was very polite and professional, and answered all my questions. It was a Sunday and he said he’d be there in about 90min but made it in closer to an hour. He and a co-worker worked until nearly 10pm on Sun night to take care of the worst of the water. He came back daily for several days to some minor final clean up and to check the progress of the fans and dry out of our house. He was always very professional and very easy to work with. He contacted our insurance and dealt directly with them for the billing. The only downside is that they only do the cleaning/drying…not the repairs. However, if I had water damage in the future I would not hesitate to use them again.
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