Episode 38:Steps to take if there is a water intrusion in your home
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Show Notes
Many people across the U.S. are dealing with flooding right now. This episode breaks down certain steps you can take as a home owner to tackle a flood or water intrusion.
:20 Microfiber Towel Ad. For more information on these towels please refer to Episode 37.
2:20 Snowest winter in Utah on record!
3:00 Intro to "What to do if there is a water intrusion event in your home?"
4:55 Jeremy's recent water intrusion experience
5:33 Step 1 Identify where the water is coming from
- Step 2 Stop the Source
- Step 3 Start to get some airflow in the wet parts
- Step 4 Cutting out where you need to...if necessary
12:40 Drying the area, fans, pumps, and dehumidification
18:40 Story about new homes and plumbing issues. Differentiating whether it is a leak or event.
20:26 Elaborating on Timing
23:00 Mold Load, not rushing the situation, and considering a whole home treatment
25:35 Being proactive