We Have The Advanced Drying Technique Necessary In Livermore

1/25/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Livermore is here for all your water damage needs in Livermore.

How Efficient Water Cleanup in Your Livermore Residence Can Save Hardwood Flooring

Water damage can take different forms. An unanticipated emergency like a burst pipe can soak your hardwood floor. To prevent extensive damage to your wood floor, you need to start the cleanup process quickly. More damage often occurs when homeowners do not notice a water loss on time or take too long to begin cleanup efforts.

Prompt water cleanup in your Livermore residence can save your hardwood floor. If water sits on the wood floor from an extended period, it can penetrate the boards, causing them to warp and swell. This can be more pronounced on the bottom edges of the boards because a sealant does not protect them. When this takes place, the resulting effect is called cupping, which appears like the edges of the affected boards have swelled over the sides of other boards. Failing to stop cupping on time can cause the boards to separate from their fasteners, and the only way to solve this problem is to replace the flooring.

Some homeowners respond to cupping by sanding the hardwood floor, which is not a lasting solution. Sanding before removing the water and moisture may lead to the crowning of your hardwood floor. Crowning may also cause the boards to detach from their fasteners. The best solution is to remove the water from the floor and dry it efficiently.

Since wood is susceptible to mold infestation, it is essential to ensure that both the floor and subfloor are dry. SERVPRO water damage restoration technicians (WRTs) can help you dry your hardwood flooring in place. Drying your hardwood floor requires concentrated effort, and to correctly save it, we can do the following:

• Inspect the damage to determine the appropriate course of action.
• Remove the standing water and soaked materials like furniture and rugs immediately.
• Clean the surface a few times using a cleaner that does not produce suds since, oil, dirt and other residues can hold moisture inside the wood, preventing it from escaping.
• Place a low grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifier at the center of the floor allow it to run for 24 hours or longer for particularly adverse conditions. LGR dehumidifiers can minimize moisture to beyond 55 grains per pound and can even achieve conditions of 40 grains per pound or lower.
• Use air movers to support the dehumidifier. Air movers speed up the drying process.

Our SERVPRO technicians can also use drying equipment that forces air flow beneath the surface of the flooring, so that moisture is released. We can also use drying mats along with high-pressure blowers to eliminate moisture from your floor.

When you need water cleanup services, SERVPRO of Livermore at (925) 341-9040. We can save your hardwood floor by using advanced drying techniques. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.