Dedant Building and Pest

Water damage poses a major threat to any property. By allowing water build up and excess moisture in your home, you risk the safety and liveability of the home you love. Moisture attracts dangerous pests, such as cockroaches , silverfish and termites . It also breeds mould which releases toxic spores into the air which can impact your health. Such moisture and excess water can also cause structural and aesthetic damage as well. Given the risks associated with excess moisture, you should do all that you can to avoid it. Here are our top tips to stop moisture build up in your home. 1) Keep gutters clear Gutters are designed to control the flow of water off roofs and into an area that will not damage the house. However, gutters can become blocked by the build-up of debris such as leaves. A blocked gutter can’t carry water. Instead, water overflows and travels down walls. This water can seep into your home’s electrical system, pool around your foundation and ruin the external walls of you...

Moisture and water leakages are the reason behind many issues around the home. For this reason, you should know the most common causes of household water leakage. Water leakage causes rust on metal, creates mould and it causes wood to decay. At Dedant, we have over a decade of experience conducting building inspections.  As such, we know where most water leakages tend to originate from. By knowing the common causes of household water leakages, you can protect your home from these issues. 1)     Air conditioners Air conditions are one of the most common causes of water leakage. Your air conditioner produces water as part of the cooling process , some of which is used to cool the air and some of which is sent out the back of the unit. As such, there will inevitably be leakages. It is recommended you have a way to divert water away from your home and into the garden, such as a pipe or hose. If you don't, this can cause puddles to form which cause rust and decay ...

When house hunting, looking out for water damage is essential. Water is the cause of many major household problems that can end up costing you thousands of dollars down the line. It's important to know the signs of water damage and what to look for when buying. 1)     Musty smell Before even walking through the door, one obvious sign of water damage when buying might be the smell. Houses with water damage produce a smell like wet cardboard or paper. The smell can waft through the entire property, but it is strongest in areas that have water damage. These are generally the bathroom, kitchen and laundry. 2)     Poorly maintained gutters Poorly maintained gutters are another sign of water damage. Gutters are designed to divert water away from the house and safely into the garden or municipal damage. When they are damaged, this can cause rainwater to spill onto your property and damage it. 3)     Pools of water near the founda...