Job completed for Fairburn- Water heater leak

💧 United Fire and Water responded to a residential home in Baton Rouge, LA, after a water heater in the attic burst and sent water down into the home below. Attic water heater failures can be especially damaging because water moves through insulation, ceilings, and walls before it shows up on the floors, so the damage is often more widespread than the first visible sign suggests.

Our team started with demolition of the floors that had been soaked by the leak. We also removed the water-damaged sheetrock and insulation. Wet insulation and drywall hold moisture and can’t be dried effectively in place, so taking them out is a key step in stopping the damage from spreading and preventing mold growth. With the compromised materials removed, our team set professional drying equipment to bring the affected areas back to a proper dry standard before any repairs begin. This job is a good example of how a water heater failure, especially one in the attic, can affect several levels of a home at once. If your Baton Rouge home has had a water heater leak or other water damage, United Fire and Water is ready to help with demolition, drying, and the repairs that follow.