Types Of Secondary Damage To Watch Out For

2/6/2020 (Permalink)

When your home or business suffers water damage from a storm, burst pipe, or groundwater, there are immediate issues that must be addressed. These are such things as wet walls, soaked subfloor, and damaged possessions. Once these visible issues are remediated, if the job is not done correctly, there are a few secondary problems that can arise.

1. If a hardwood floor becomes wet or waterlogged, water seeps into the floorboards.  Even if the floor is dry to the touch, residual moisture in the wood can cause the boards to warp and shift over time.  This can be a costly repair and may require removal of precious hardwood.

2. When there is standing water, or water that is dripping down a wall, that material must be properly dried.  If it is not, the material that the drywall is made up of may begin to break down.  We use advanced technology to identify if there is moisture in or behind the wall, and replace the material if necessary.

3. The most common type of secondary damage is mold growth.  Spores grow when there is moisture present and warmer temperatures prevail.  While all visible water may be eliminated, if there is enough left, it can be the perfect conditions for mold to grow.

SERVPRO of Stamford gets the job done right the first time, which greatly reduces the risk of any of these types of secondary damages occurring.  We are available 24/7 to remediate water, fire, mold, and many other kinds of disasters.