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Broken Supply Line To Blame For Water Damage

The ice maker supply line broke while this homeowner was gone for the weekend.  When he came home, he found the wall going down to the basement completely soaked. Because of the amount of time that the water was in the drywall, it was swollen. falling apart and had to be removed.

Water Damage Timeline

Within Minutes:

• Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path.
• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings.
• Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets.
• Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp.

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• Drywall begins to swell and break down.
• Metal surfaces begin to tarnish.
• Furniture begins to swell and crack.
• Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and stain.
• A musty odor appears.