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Leaks Do Silent Damage

Water leaks can be very damaging. They can damage your walls, floors and many other areas. So it is very important to detect them at early stages so as to avoid any major problems later on. There area certain signs and symptoms through which you can identify the presence of a leak and get it repaired on time.

If there is a leak, there will be some water stains as well. The place where you find the leak can tell you from where it has originated. Like, if you notice stains around exterior doors and windows, then the water is getting in from the outside.

If you find some stains on the ceiling, then there might be some leakage in your roof. There can also be some problem in the plumbing lines inside you attic. If you have a leaky sink or a pipe, you will notice stains at the bottom of the cabinet.

Buckling or stained floors may indicate a wood floor that has absorbed water from a leak. High risk areas include the kitchen floor around the dishwasher or the refrigerator, or in front of a poorly sealed window. The bathroom is another problem area. Watch for water rings around the toilet or in front of the tub or shower.

These leaks can be even more damaging where you might have to spend a lot of money on the repair. Soft and soggy beams may be an indication of some structural problem s a result of water damage.

Use food coloring to determine whether your toilet has a leak. Remove the tank lid and flush. After it refills, add several drops of dark food coloring. Wait at least 20 minutes and if any trace of color appears in the toilet bowl, you have a leak.

A good solution to these problems is to get a water leak alarm installed because it is quite possible that you will notice many of these signs after quite some time and there is a possibility that major damage has already been done.

It is a plug in system and is operated on a battery. It has a sensor pad which you will place at high risk areas like under the washer etc. It will give a sound as soon as it senses water around it.

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