What is Water Damage?

Water damage is best defined as any one of the numerous possible losses caused by the intrusion of water. Water can attack and destroy a material or system through the rotting of wood, rusting of steel ormetal, de- laminating of materials such as plywood, as well as the destruction of heating and electrical systems. It can also provide the necessary platform for mold growth.  Water damage may occur quickly as the re sult of a flash flood, or slowly over time as the result of a leaky pipe or broken window seal.  Either one can cause significant damage if not treated promptly.