Water Intrusion

There are several dangers associated with intrusion, and they can impact both the structure itself and the occupants of the building. When water is allowed to accumulate, it can lead to the development of toxic mold, and that can have a big impact on the health of people spending long periods of time in the home. It can also lead to issues with the quality of the air indoors, and this can worsen existing respiratory issues or cause new ones to develop.

Depending on the type of intrusion that has occurred, the imposition may cause significant damage to the building itself, to even the overall structure. When the structure becomes weakened by flood damage, it can compromise the entire framework of the building, and if this is not identified in time, it can even cause the entire structure to degrade. It is not uncommon for water-saturated wooden beams to lose all of their strength and collapse, thereby destroying the integrity of at least a section of the overall framework.

Some buildings are used to store high-value equipment such as office machinery or computer equipment, and if there is an intrusion that makes its way into that particular room of the building, some major damage can occur. In this case, there will be double the damage done, because the building itself will be weakened, and there is a strong likelihood that any valuable equipment will be damaged or destroyed as well.