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, 1-800-FLOODED has helped more home and business owners clean up after flooding, than any other company. Water damage describes a large number of possible losses caused by water intruding where it will enable attack of a material or system by destructive processes such as rotting of wood, growth, rusting of steel, de-laminating of materials such as plywood , and many, many others. Look up material in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... System (from Latin systÄ“ma, in turn from Greek systÄ“ma) is a set of entities, real or abstract, comprising a whole where each component interacts with or is related to at least one other component and they all serve a common objective. ... Illustration of a physical process: a geyser in action. Process (lat. ... The aviation term ROT stands for rate one turn. ... A blacksmith removing rust with sand prior to welding Rust damage in automobiles can create hidden dangers. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ... A laminate is a material constructed by uniting two or more layers of material together. ... Toy constructed from plywood. ...

The damage may be imperceptibly slow and minor such as water spots that could eventually mar a surface, or it may be instantaneous and catastrophic such as flooding. However fast it occurs, water damage is a very major contributor to loss of property. A water spot is an area of dried mineral deposits left on a surface after being allowed to air dry. ... A flood (in Old English flod, a word common to Teutonic languages; compare German Flut, Dutch vloed from the same root as is seen in flow, float) is an overflow of water, an expanse of water submerging land, a deluge. ...

Water damage is typically classified into one of the following three categories: Category 1- Clean Water Category 2- Grey Water Category 3- Black Water

Different removal methods and measures are used depending on the category of water.

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Water Damage Prevention (1620 words)
	A water damage claim can be a red flag to insurers as well as to future homebuyers, signaling a likelihood of repeat water claims.
	Water pressure regulators take the water as it is delivered by the water district, and regulate it to between 50 and 70 psi.
	Water supply lines are connected from the angle stop to the appliance they serve, such as a faucet, toilet, washing machine, dishwasher and refrigerator icemaker.

Water Damage (1387 words)
	Most homeowners policies will still pay to clean up and repair damage that is the result of a covered peril that is "sudden and accidental." For example, the cost of cleaning up water from a burst pipe is covered under the policy because water damage from a burst pipe is a covered peril.
	Mold caused by water from excessive humidity, leaks, condensation or flooding is a maintenance issue for the property owner, like termite or mildew prevention, and is not covered by the policy.
	The water alarm should be located in high-risk areas such as under sinks and near appliances and equipment that use water.

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