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Commercial Damage & Its Common Causes | SERVPRO® of North Lilburn
6/17/2022 (Permalink)
SERVPRO® of North Lilburn is your local commercial disaster team. Contact us to learn more about our commercial damage restoration services.
Business and industry are the foundation of this country. Every day, all people in the United States either use or work for a business.
As a business owner, you have many things to juggle. The last thing you’d want to deal with is the results of a natural disaster.
The financial costs of damages by natural disasters are staggering. In fact, the NCEI reports that each year, almost $90 billion worth of damages will occur. And on top of that, the number is increasing per year.
In a place like North Lilburn, we often see storms come in through the mountains and hang around for days or weeks at a time. All of this rain will then flow down the hills and do costly damage to our homes and businesses. North Georgia is no stranger to severe storms.
Here are the common causes of damage that can occur every day all around the country:
Moisture and water are a big threat when it comes to the foundation of business facilities in the United States. Typically stemming from natural causes, untreated water damage can be devastating.
One of the causes of water damage is flooding. Seeping through unsealed areas of the exterior, water can affect the foundation. Consider utilizing landscaping to guide water away from the building.
Leaking over an extended period of time is also a major cause of damage. It’s important to be vigilant of warping and discoloration on your walls, floors and ceilings. Doing this regularly will keep you from having to pay for expensive repairs.
It’s common to have storms affect an entire area’s businesses. Regardless of their severity, even smaller storms can cause power outages, knock over trees and spread debris that can damage your building.
Moving up in severity, a stronger storm can tear off commercial roofing and even cause irreversible structural damage. Typically, storm winds do not exceed 45 mph, but during storm season, they can reach over 100 mph. These extreme winds can even uproot larger trees.
While costly, the storm damage can be limited by installing storm-protective window covers and inspecting the quality of your roof. Thankfully, low-cost preventive options like checking window and door seals can help you avoid costly repairs.
Additionally, it’s a good idea to clear your property of any loose items and dead trees to avoid the chance of them causing damage in the event of a storm.
While commercial damage can occur in many ways, water- and storm-related damage are the most likely. In the event of these things, closing a business to make repairs is doubly costly.
The good news is that we have 24⁄7 availability and can respond quickly to any disaster you might face. Finding and implementing the right restoration plan is the priority of our expert team.
If you have experienced damage to your business or want to learn more about our commercial damage restoration services, contact us today. We’re here to act fast, 24⁄7.