Water and Storm Damage will Ruin your Day

11/5/2022 (Permalink)

The moisture in this photo indicates there is a small plumbing leak behind the wall. At SERVPRO we solve all types of water intrusion issues.

Flood Damage in Your Home or Business Must be Cleaned up Promptly.

In the desert, water damage can turn into a mold problem very quickly in any indoor environment because we keep our building closed up and the HVAC system can help spread mold spores.

If your structure is affected by water damage, you must take the proper steps to solve the problem. Whether you are dealing with monsoon rainwater flooding or another source, you must begin to dry out the house (or structure) as you start assessing the overall damage. Once the water dry-out is accomplished the restoration process and procedures can begin.  First, let's continue our discussion about flooding.
 

Dealing with flood damage:

The mitigation process begins by pumping out or vacuum extracting the standing water. Next comes the installation of restorative drying equipment. While drying the walls and floors is a time-consuming venture (usually 3 to 5 days) it's the only way to prevent the potential development of microbials and molds; getting the structure dry has to be accomplished before building repairs can begin. 

Drying the Internal Surfaces and Structural Materials:

• Dry out the carpets to reduce elevated interior moisture
• Force dry air into the building to expedite the drying and evaporation process
• In dry climates such as in El Centro and Yuma, and when safe, improve the drying process by opening the windows and doors to vent moisture 
• Lookout for stagnant water in buildings with a crawlspace or inside a closet.

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