Control Humidity to Lower Expenses and Need for Vancouver Water Damage Repair During Winter

"If it gets bad enough, they can actually buckle. Imagine you have your wood planks installed, and they are all nice and tight and the floor looks normal. Suddenly the humidity increases rapidly, the wood absorbs the excess moisture, and grows in size. But it doesn't grow nice and evenly. Excessive humidity will cause your floors to appear uneven. High moisture makes them warp, causing them to look distorted by cupping and crowning. When conditions get really wet, your floors can suffer from this water damage. Water damage is the extreme form of excessive humidity. In the worst case scenario, the floors can expand, buckle, and this can cause the growth of mold and mildew. In the same article, they suggest a tip that homeowners in British Columbia can follow to avoid needing extensive water damage repair in Vancouver or wherever they live in the province. The authors suggest that homeowners maintain a well-balanced moisture level inside their houses by using a humidifier. Doing so wi

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Need for Vancouver Flood Restoration May Rise If Flood Prevention Measures Are Not Taken

"Because of its position and elevation, Vancouver has always been at risk for flood. However, this new study warns of an increased risk based on “an increase in sea levels of between 0.2 and 0.4 metres by 2050 caused by melting continental ice sheets.” Other factors considered by the study are population, flood protection infrastructure, and elevation of storms. Flooding causes major inconveniences not only because it disrupts the flow of everyday activities. Depending on its extent, flooding may also bring minor to large-scale financial losses to both individuals and businesses. This is why it is recommended that flood restoration in Vancouver be done within three days of flooding to avoid the escalation of problems like the infestation of moulds or the destruction of infrastructures."

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