Don’t Let Water Cause Long-Term Sheetrock Damage To Your Folsom Home

7/9/2019 (Permalink)

Drywall, plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum board, Sheetrock^TM, LAGYP, or GypRoc^TM.

Whatever you call it, it’s an important part of daily life. Yet, you never stop to think about it unless you have to, like if – heaven forbid – you experience a water leak. 

Small leaks around pipes or drains are often ignored. Many homeowners and tenants feel that the water has the ability to evaporate faster than it can accumulate because there seems to be no or very little puddling under the leak.

If you own a home in Folsom, you should protect your property from this kind of water damage. Even though it may look like the water is evaporating at a rate that wouldn't allow harm to result, this is only because the water is most likely being absorbed by the materials closest to where the water drops are landing. If water is running down a vertical surface such as a wall, then this only adds to the damage sustained. 

When water damage has not shown any signs, our technicians can use moisture meters to detect where elevated levels of moisture exist. SERVPRO professionals know where to look for water damage even when it is invisible. A wall may seem sound because of the way it looks while it is really damaged and in need of repair or replacement. SERVPRO professionals are here to help. 

Remember, the absence of a wet surface in the presence of a small leak only means that the water is being hidden under the surface but still present. SERVPRO of Fair Oaks / Folsom can help you and your family by locating these types of leaks, and restoring the area, so no trace of water damage remains.

Call us at your earliest convenience, even in the middle of the night or during a holiday, at (916) 987-0400. We can handle your emergency