Will Your Family Be Dry and Safe Tonight???
Removing the water and moisture quickly is the most important aspect of flood clean-up. Time is your Enemy and the longer the water damage goes untreated the more damage it causes.
What are the Effects of Water Damage?
When flooding occurs the water spreads to the driest, most absorbent material first which is usually carpet and padding. As the carpet and pad become saturated, the water then ”wicks” up into the drywall structure (drywall, paneling, plaster etc.) affecting base trim, wood stud framing and insulation. The floodwater spreads to anything that can absorb water.
Time, is the most crucial element in preventing water damage. Moisture must be removed and the structure dried as quickly as possible to avoid secondary damage. Secondary damage includes un-restorable structural damage and microbial growth (like mold) which may cause many adverse health effects.
Mold is the biggest hazard of water damage and the toughest job in flood clean-up. Mold needs wet material, high humidity and stagnant air to grow.
Mold growth has the potential to cause health problems and allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. When a wet structure is brought back to its normal moisture content it eliminates the factors for mold growth and all of its health concerns.
Furthermore, most mold damages are not covered by insurance policies. When you file a water damage claim with your insurance company and you fail to safeguard your property from further damage (like mold) the insurance company could deny your claim.
The real solution to mold is to prevent it from growing in the first place, by drying the area thoroughly and expertly with the latest water damage repair equipment operated by experienced technicians. All Flood & Fire’s technicians are fully trained and certified.
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