Water damage can prove a rather intimidating subject of discussion. This is due to a number of different factors. But one of the most important is a perceived complexity to the subject. The details of insurance and restoration can seem so intimidating that people often balk at properly preparing for the worst. But in general one can get the basics down rather quickly.
In fact, the most important aspects of how water damage occurs and what to do about it can be understood in about sixty seconds. The first thing one needs to understand is the language used in water damage restoration. There are three main categories of water damage and four for classes.
Category 1
This category states that the water came from a portable or sanitary source. It’s the lowest category because the water is fit for human consumption.
Category 2
This water is unfit for human consumption …