3 Essential Pieces of Equipment Used To Dry Hardwood Flooring After A Water Damage

6/29/2020 (Permalink)

It is important to act quickly when hardwood floors get wet!

SERVPRO is trained on various drying techniques when water damage occurs 

When water damage occurs, our certified water damage professional will use various techniques and equipment to restore all damaged materials after a water loss. The homes in Alpharetta, Georgia consist of many different types of flooring. Depending on the type of flooring will indicate the strategy that is necessary to remove all water and moisture from the flooring types. When we arrive on-site, you can guarantee that all of our team's professionals have received extensive training to provide the best approach to drying your home's flooring. 

In most category one water losses, we can restore all flooring types. If your home has carpet flooring then the carpeting will be lifted, and in most cases, the padding will be removed. When we take a look at a water loss with all hardwood flooring, it is essential to use specific drying techniques for mold growth not to occur. 

Hardwood Flooring is a sensitive material to dry. In the restoration industry, it is a known fact that wood absorbs moisture quickly; that is why it is crucial to dry the standing water promptly. If hardwood flooring is not dried within 48 hours, saturation will likely reach a point where the wood begins to warp and distort the wood planks leaving demolition of the flooring to be the only option. 

Three Pieces of Hardwood Flooring Drying Equipment: 

1. Air movers 

Air Movers help the water molecules spread in the air so that they can be pulled into the dehumidifier. 

2. Dehumidifier 

Dehumidification allows the water in the air to be pulled into the dehumidifier and collected. 

3. Drying Mat system 

A drying Mat system works similarly to an air mover in that it blows the air that is trapped in the wood. This piece of equipment is specifically for drying hardwood flooring. All of our SERVPRO trucks carry one of these systems in case of a water damage emergency.

Replacing Damaged Flooring

In some more severe water damage like in a category three water loss, the floors are no longer salvageable and require a full replacement. If the category three floors are not entirely replaced, you can put you and your family at a potential health risk. SERVPRO of North Fulton obtains its Georgia construction contractors license allowing them to repair the damages after any water damage restoration job fully. We will start by doing a complete demolition of the damaged flooring and then reinstall new flooring to equal or greater value. Our goal is to transition from mitigation to repairs and then get you back to your property "Like it never even happened."

Water loss incidents are nearly unavoidable in most cases. To best recover your property, it is essential to choose a company that makes the restoration and recovery a priority. No matter what the materials are present in the water damage SERVPRO will have you covered. Contact us today at (770) 992-2777 to schedule an appointment or for any questions on water damage restoration. 

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