Four Causes of Commercial Water Damage  

10/24/2019 (Permalink)

When business owners think water damage, they usually picture a massive storm wiping out power lines, flooding offices, and shutting down their businesses for days at a time. It is true that commercial water damage is often the result of flood waters that stems from extreme weather events.

 
However, many business owners forget that storms and severe weather events aren't the only causes of floods and water damage.

Here are four other typical causes of water damage to commercial buildings.
 
1. Malfunctioning sprinkler systems
Older buildings often have outdated sprinkler systems that work in conjunction with fire protection systems. While such sprinklers can come in handy during a fire emergency, they can also cause commercial flood damage if they are faulty or in need of replacement. This could easily damage inventory and business assets.

2. Damaged appliances and equipment
This cause of commercial flood damage is more common in restaurants and catering facilities, as well as any business that has appliances and equipment that make use of water. If the appliance fails and sends water across your building, especially during late hours when no one is around, you may come back to work and face a water emergency.
 
3. Broken pipes and plumbing
Just as in a residence, if the plumbing system in your workplace fails, water damage could be the result. 
 
4. Backed up sewer lines
Another major cause of commercial water damage that often catches business owners by surprise is a backed up sewer line. Should the sewer line to your building back up or become damaged, the potential danger of contaminated Black Water can cause serious health effects to your employees, and ruin products and office furnishings. 
 
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