water damage: How to Prevent & Detect Water Leaks in Your Home - 03/25/24 12:05 PM
In order to keep your family safe and healthy, as a homeowner, you need to know how to spot and stop water leaks. If left uncontrolled, water leaks can pose a health danger in addition to destroying your home's structural integrity. Your plumbing systems, roof, and foundation are common places to experience leaks, particularly in bathrooms, kitchens, and basements. Preventive measures and prompt discovery are essential for avoiding water damage and protecting your household.
Recognizing Water Leaks and Their EffectsBoth small and large water leaks can have a serious impact on the safety and structural integrity of your house. Home maintenance requires … (2 comments)

water damage: Signs That Your Bathroom Plumbing Needs Updated - 10/31/23 02:35 PM
A broken restroom is one of the few things that can spoil your morning. Your mood can be immediately affected by unexpected cold water bursts, a leaking toilet, or a leaky sink. Similar to an excellent parent, it can be effortless to overlook the significant benefits of having a fully functional bathroom until a minor issue arises. It's easy to replace your bathroom plumbing, though, and there are a few simple indicators that it's time to start considering an update, unlike a wonderful parent.
Learn about the distinct symptoms that your pipes are worn out and can no longer handle all … (6 comments)

water damage: Preventing Water Damage During the Winter - 02/21/23 01:51 PM
On a hot summer day, what could be more tempting than a drink of cool water? On a chilly winter night, who doesn't prefer to warm themselves up in a nice bath? Water may rapidly become a nemesis when it overruns our house due to a water leak. For example, a dishwasher leak, a washing machine overflow, or broken/leaking pipes. We fear that after a heavy downpour, water may soak our roof. Overly melting snow throughout the winter may find its way into our roofs, gutters, and eaves, potentially causing serious water damage. Moreover, frozen water expands in the winter, causing … (4 comments)

water damage: What Smart Homeowners Do to Prepare for the Unthinkable - 01/11/22 11:15 AM
Millions of People Each Year Are Affected by Fires & FloodsIt shouldn't occur, yet consistently in the United States, we lose such a large number of lives, homes, and assets to flames and floods. In 2019, firemen reacted to 1.3 million flames and 14 million individuals were affected by flooding! These two fiascos alone caused more than $29 billion in property harm.
Individuals frequently inquire as to why the subject of fire and flood harm isn't examined more since it happens so regularly.
The response is simple! We would rather not really accept that it will happen to us, so some way or … (2 comments)

water damage: 9 Things Your Insurance Adjuster Doesn’t Want You to Know - 09/30/20 01:30 PM
You've Been Through Enough
When it comes time to file an insurance claim many people discover their insurance company is in the business of collecting premiums, not paying for claims. You have faithfully paid your Insurance premiums and it is reasonable to expect them to deliver on what they promised you. At 3Rs Construction, we understand “insurance speak”!
We hope you never need to use your insurance, but if you lose your home to a flood or fire we have over 25 years of experience in dealing with rebuilding and working with insurance companies. When it comes to putting your home back … (2 comments)

water damage: Hidden Damage Behind Siding - 07/10/20 09:45 AM
Can You See What's Wrong With This Picture?
On the surface, this home looks beautiful!
 
It's clean and tidy, looks well maintained, and is very inviting. But, what we don't know... there is something lurking behind the siding causing great damage!
 
After a careful inspection they discovered water had been seeping in behind the siding.
Slowly and quietly this home was being destroyed by dry rot. Like cancer this decay starts small and spreads without limit until the materials are so compromised, they fail under their own weight.
 
 
 
Modern building methods require a number of water-routing steps to prevent this from happening. Unfortunately for these people, … (0 comments)