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6 Important Tips to Remember When you have a Water Damage
1/15/2020 (Permalink)
Water spots caused from a recent storm.
1. Act quickly The severity of damage escalates the longer water sits and building components and contents stay wet, so time is of the essence in the aftermath of a flood. In fact, mold will grow within 48-72 hours, so aim to start removing water and drying the environment within 48 hours.
2. Ventilate affected areas to prevent mold growth Mold loves moisture and organic materials such as paper or particleboard.
3. Assess damage to items and materials. The type of water absorbed by items, such as rainwater, water from broken pipes, contaminated river water or bacteria-filled sewage.
4. Expose pockets of saturation hidden and concealed pockets of saturation need to be opened for cleaning and drying. Layers between building materials hold water that must be discovered and removed or dried. Wet carpets can usually be dried by professionals with the right equipment, but carpet padding, which is like a big sponge, should be discarded.
5. Clean Conduct a thorough cleaning. After a thorough cleaning of salvageable materials, a disinfectant solution may need to be applied in case of harmful bacteria from sewage, river water debris or even standing water that has gone bad.
6. Confirm drying before reconstruction In order to prevent dry rot and structural damage, it’s important not to reconstruct or cover wood and other wet materials until the moisture content has been adequately reduced.
When severe storms and flooding hit your Springfield home, SERVPRO of Springfield / Greene County is here to help. Our highly trained staff is available and ready to answer your call and respond immediately 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your property has been damaged by water caused by flooding or water leaks, we have the experience, expertise, and equipment to restore your property properly. We specialize in water damage restoration and have extensive water damage restoration training. Our process emphasizes regular monitoring and documentation of the drying process from beginning to end and ensure your property is back to normal.