{"id":13873,"date":"2019-01-31T10:19:09","date_gmt":"2019-01-31T15:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/?p=13873"},"modified":"2025-08-12T11:26:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T15:26:11","slug":"five-ways-to-help-prevent-water-leak-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/13873\/five-ways-to-help-prevent-water-leak-damage\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ways To Help Prevent Water Leak Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Unexpected water leak damage can cause your company\nthousands of dollars when it comes to damages, potential data and inventory\nloss, as well as employee downtime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Protect Your Facility From Water Damage With AVTECH\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/da2pGzKazK8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most insurance policies can help recover some of the money lost\nwhen water leak damage impacts your organization, however you still need to\ndeal with the red tape and paperwork, and it can take months, if not years,\nbefore you are able to recover that money. Unfortunately, that money most\nlikely can\u2019t help you recoup lost customer and employee confidence if the water\nleak causes your facility to be closed for an extended period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything from extreme cold weather like the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"polar vortex that impacted a large section of the United States (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2019\/01\/30\/us\/polar-vortex-weather.html\" target=\"_blank\">polar vortex that impacted a large section of the United States<\/a> through extreme wet weather such as torrential downpours can cause water leak damage. It\u2019s not just inclement weather that can hurt either; construction accidents, leaking pipes, even something as simple as a clogged toilet can cause instant losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of ways that you can help protect your\norganization against water leak damage, and many of them are quick and\nrelatively inexpensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Insulate Exposed\nPipes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Frozen pipes are one of the largest causes of water leak\ndamage in areas that experience prolonged periods of cold weather. Adding\ninexpensive foam insulation to pipes in your facility can help keep the water\nin them just above the freezing point, ensuring it can flow freely and lower\nthe risk of freezing during prolonged periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pipe insulation can also act as a short-term barrier if a\nleak occurs as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inspect HVAC Units <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaking or improperly function HVAC units are a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"major cause of water leaks in commercial buildings (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grainger.com\/content\/supplylink-when-water-meets-your-hvac-system\" target=\"_blank\">major cause of water leaks in commercial buildings<\/a>. Clogged pipes and drains, malfunctioning condensate pumps, and even external piping can cause water to leak within your facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own your HVAC units, have them inspected and serviced\nregularly, especially after a major weather event. Unseen damage can have a\nnegative impact on your building, causing leaking and further damage to your\nfacility. Periodic spot-checks of drainage pains and visible pipes\/tubing is\nhelpful as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check for Roof and\nFoundation Damage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/roof-2752936_1920-1024x717.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13875\" width=\"255\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/roof-2752936_1920-1024x717.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/roof-2752936_1920-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/roof-2752936_1920-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/roof-2752936_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A few missing roof tiles are all it takes to allow water\ninto your building. High winds can cause roof damage, so it\u2019s important to\ncheck after major storms to ensure that your roof will be ready for the next\nmajor weather event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, foundation damage will potentially lead to water\nleaks as well. Regions that have major thaws and snow melts are particularly\nsusceptible to these types of leaks, so be sure to check your building\u2019s\nbasement and foundation yearly to identify any potential leak locations. While\nyour basement may not be your business\u2019s primary location, you may store\nmaterial there that can become damaged when a leak occurs. Unseen water may\nalso lead to mold conditions, which can cause employee health concerns if left\nunnoticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Install Proactive\nLeak Detection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being alerted to a water leak as soon as it\u2019s first detected is a big step towards helping prevent extensive damage. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Room Alert monitors (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/AVTECH_Environment_Temperature_Monitor_Model_Compare.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Room Alert monitors<\/a> paired with either a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Flood Sensor w\/Cable (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Flood_Sensor_8_Cable.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Flood Sensor w\/Cable<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Flood_Spot.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Flood Sensor (Spot) (opens in a new tab)\">Flood Sensor (Spot)<\/a> can easily alert you, or your entire staff, if water is detected in a sensitive area that you are currently monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For maximum flexibility and coverage, consider Room Alert MAX to support your flood monitoring measures.<\/strong> The powerful combination of <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Room_Alert_MAX\/MAX_Wired_Sensor_Adapter.htm\">Room Alert MAX\u2019s Wired Sensor Adapter <\/a>(WSA) and Flood Sensors allows users to deploy water leak detection virtually anywhere in their facilities without running cables or dealing with complex installations. Room Alert MAX is ideal for large facilities or buildings where you need comprehensive water leak monitoring across multiple floors, remote areas or hard-to-reach locations. Simply deploy a WSA with a Flood Sensor wherever water damage could occur. This includes server rooms, basements, equipment closets, near HVAC units or anywhere pipes are present. Then you and your team will receive instant alerts when water is detected. The wireless design means you can easily relocate sensors as your monitoring needs change, providing the ultimate in scalable water leak protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Room Alert can also notify you if humidity is increasing in any areas that you are monitoring with a <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Sensors\/Digital_Temperature_Humidity.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Digital Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor (opens in a new tab)\">Digital Temperature &amp; Humidity Sensor<\/a>. Gradually rising humidity rates can often indicate water being present, and if the humidity is rising in your server room or telecom closet, you could be faced with a costly situation. Humidity can easily damage sensitive electronics, bringing down your servers, phone system, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Water Leak Barriers\nCan Protect While You Respond<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Berms_and_Pads_Labeled_1.jpg\" alt=\"Flood Protect &amp; Detect Kit\" class=\"wp-image-12334\" width=\"222\" height=\"133\" srcset=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Berms_and_Pads_Labeled_1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Berms_and_Pads_Labeled_1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/avtech.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Berms_and_Pads_Labeled_1-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you or your staff is alerted to a water leak somewhere\ninside your building, the quicker you can respond the better. However, what if\nthe leak is detected over a long weekend? Or how about at 4am when everyone is\nat home, asleep? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up water leak barriers can help buy you time from when you first get the water leak alert, to when you are physically able to act. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/avtech.com\/Products\/Accessories\/AVTECH_Flood_Protect_Control_Kit.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Flood Protect &amp; Control Kit (opens in a new tab)\">Flood Protect &amp; Control Kit<\/a> offers multiple methods to not only help prevent water leaks from reaching sensitive equipment, it also provides ways to quickly and easily clean up from a leak. Flood Barriers help absorb water and form mini-barriers in the process, while mats can help soak up leaks from pipes or spreading water on the floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don&#8217;t Wait for Water Damage to Strike \u2013 Take Action Today<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Water leak damage can cost your organization thousands of dollars and cause significant business disruption, but it&#8217;s completely preventable with the right monitoring system in place. Whether you need basic leak detection for a few critical areas or comprehensive wireless monitoring across your entire facility, Room Alert has a solution that fits your needs and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email us at<a href=\"mailto:Sales@RoomAlert.com\"><strong>Sales@RoomAlert.com<\/strong><\/a>for a customized water leak prevention plan tailored to your facility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unexpected water leak damage can cause your company thousands of dollars when it comes to damages, potential data and inventory loss, as well as employee downtime. Most insurance policies can help recover some of the money lost when water leak damage impacts your organization, however you still need to deal with the red tape and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[20],"tags":[57,58,59,164],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Unexpected water leak damage can cost you untold lost revenue, productivity, and customer confidence. 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