What Is Removed After A Water Loss?

10/12/2020 (Permalink)

Trust the IICRC Certified professionals at SERVPRO to take care of your water damage remediation needs.

Be it just a leak in a supply line or thousands of gallons rushing through your home or business, having a water loss can be incredibly frustrating. Most water damages are something between these extremes, but regardless of the amount, water can damage most building surfaces with prolonged exposure. Drywall, sub-flooring, particle board, even hardwoods can act like a sponge and absorb large quantities of moisture, causing them to swell and warp. If such deformation occurs, the affected materials don’t return to shape or maintain their original structural strength.  

Materials that hold moisture for long periods of time are also much more likely to grow mold. These are a few reasons such materials might need to be removed.

Carpet pad often has a vapor barrier built in to it, and once excess water becomes trapped under such a pad, it must be removed for the subfloor to dry and not become further damaged. When dirty water comes in contact with carpeting and pad, drywall, or wood/engineered wood, the materials are generally removed due to gross contamination and material damage.

The crew at SERVPRO of Pitt/Greene Counties know when materials can be saved and when they must be removed. Allow us to explain the drying process and to assist you every step of the way. Your home will be left dry, decontaminated and ready for repair. Give us a call at 252-329-7205 when water invades your home or business.