Top 5 Causes Resulting in Commercial Water Damage

9/28/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial Building Water Damage

Commercial buildings are not immune to water damage. It is disastrous and can impact your business physically and financially. The best way to minimize damage to your business is with an immediate response.

1. Damaged sprinkler system
   By law commercial entities are required to have a sprinkler system, in addition to a fire alarm system, installed in the building in case of fire. Over time, sprinklers can malfunction. Once this occurs, sprinkler systems can activate even without fire which leads to serious flooding.
2. Roof leaks
   As roofs age, they become more vulnerable to heavy rains, resulting in water damage in your building’s roof.
3. Improper Equipment and Appliance Maintenance
   Commercial buildings have appliances such as water heaters, HVAC systems, washing machines etc. There are also pipes within buildings that can receive damage anytime and result in water damage in the commercial space. Regularly have your buildings equipment and appliances inspected especially if they are in consistent use. Major problems can result if appliances and equipment break, and no one notices it or during off-hours.
4. Improper Window Maintenance

Moisture can seep through windows which are not properly maintained and sealed. It may not cause immediate damage, however, over time if left untreated may result in microbial growth and damage to the interior structure.

5. Natural disasters

Not just natural disasters such as heavy rain, thunderstorms, hurricanes can result in damage to your commercial property. Clean your rain gutters as well to limit rainwaters opportunity to stream towards your buildings foundation resulting in more water damage.