How To Dry Cabinets After Water Damage In Your Norwalk Home

8/26/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO will get your cabinets properly dried after a Norwalk water damage.

We know exactly what your Norwalk cabinets will need after water damage.

Residential cabinetry can easily be affected by water due to drainpipes sitting very close to them.  A flooding sink or dishwasher in your kitchen or bathroom can make water get caught both under and behind cabinets in those rooms.

Drying your cabinets after water damage on your property is critical. Many materials that cabinets are made from are particularly susceptible to damage. One such material is particleboard.  This material will immediately begin to break down, which means that it is almost always unsalvageable. Cabinets constructed from real wood can develop mold or begin to warp when in contact with enough water.  These may be rescued, but quick action is necessary.  If you notice water damage to your cabinets, call SERVPRO of Norwalk/Wilton immediately. We will respond quickly to begin the remediation process.  While we’re on our way, there are a few steps that you can take to increase the chance that your cabinets can be salvaged:

• Take items off of shelves and out of cabinets.  This will allow you to see how much damage has occurred and remove standing water.  If the structural integrity of your cabinets has started to be compromised, this will decrease the chance that the items will fall and break.

• Remove as much excess water as possible.

Remediating water-affected cabinets is not as straightforward as it may seem.  The layers of wood and drywall present can greatly increase drying time, and must be done in the proper way.  Our skilled technicians know the correct way to execute these steps, like cutting holes in the drywall to facilitate airflow behind the area.

If there is water damage in your Norwalk home or business, SERVPRO of Norwalk/Wilton is ready to help. Contact us 24/7 at 203.324.1642 today!