In addition to causing destruction, water damage also has an adverse affect to the indoor air quality of your residence.
This insulation is semi-permeable and allows moisture to travel through the wall, letting it dry. Water can also enter the cellar if the grade of the property is pitched toward the house. Grading the dirt away from the home and adding rain gutters will direct rainwater away from the home. Openings from the house to the attic and bad ceiling insulation in homes located in colder climates may cause ice dams that cause water to back up into the home. Air leakage in the house to the attic will take moisture from the kind of humidity to the attic that could form water on the bottom of the roof leading to rotting and mold. Typical leakage points between the house and loft are: * leaky attic hatches * holes drilled for plumbing pipes and electrical wires that penetrate the attic and are generally not sealed * Recessed lighting fixtures which aren't the airtight type * Exhaust fans that vent directly into the loft for people who reside in warmer climates, water damage can occur inside your walls due to poorly designed air conditioning systems. Systems which are oversized (a bigger capacity than necessary)won't remove enough humidity which contributes to high moisture levels that condense on cooler surfaces. Duct systems that are imbalanced can draw out humidity through walls which could produce water from the walls. Mitigating these issues requires a professional. Fixing the loft problems listed above may seem easy enough, but trying to do it yourself does not guarantee you fixed the issue and can sometimes lead to additional issues. Hiring an insulation expert that specializes in construction science (also referred to as a building performance specialist) will ensure the job is done correctly and safely.
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