 |
| Modern kitchen (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
When
it comes to water damage, the one room in your home which is most at
risk is the kitchen. However, there are lots of measures that can be
out in place to avoid this ort of problem. Having a kitchen restored
and remodelled foowing water damage is very expensive, so it is much
better to invest in preventative steps now rather than be sorry down
the line!
There
are various things which can result in your kitchen being affected by
water damage and some are more obvious than others ranging from a
leaky faucet all the way through to flood waters from severe weather
conditions and everything in between. However, if you can catch the
problem early on you can eliminate the issue before too much damage
occurs. In the kitchen, it is common for water to be on the sink area
and the floor so choosing the right materials is essential. If your
budget alows then stone flooring is idea as are stone counters as
these are less suscetible to absorbing water. These can also add to
the aesthetic appeal of your home and increase its resale value.
The
walls in the kitchen are also a danger point. There is the reguar
prescence in any kitchen of steam and running water and as a result,
special treated drywall should be considered in order to protect them
against moisture. It is also possible to use specially formulated
kitchen paint to offer additional protection against water damage.
This type of paint is washable and water resistant. Finally, regular
maintenance of your appliances including the refrigerator and washing
machine can ward off water leaks occuring due to poor maintenance.
If all
else fails, engage the services of a water damage restoration company.
No comments:
Post a Comment