07 Mar Is The Musty Smell In Your Home A Sign Of Possible Water Damage?
Water damage could cause a stench in your basement, garage, kitchen, or other room. It’s something we have all experienced. It happens when you walk into someone’s house, cabin, garage or store and get hit with a musty or wet odor. You don’t want your home to be that smell!
The musty smell is often caused by water damage from the past that has reached into walls, floors and other areas of buildings. Although it might not be obvious to the naked eye, water damage can have serious consequences for the buildings it is found in.
Mold or mildew can grow within walls of buildings or homes due to water damage. Some types of molds can make family members and friends feel sick. Symptoms include watery eyes and sore throats, coughing, and sneezing.
You might have water damage if you notice a musty odor in your home or your loved ones feel ill from catching a cold.
These could be possible sources of water damage:
- Leakage in pipes
- Snowstorm or rain
- Sprinklers made from Fire
- Toilet leak
- Gutter leak