Reasons Why Water Damage in Staunton Requires Professional Help

6/19/2022 (Permalink)

Water damage restoration for your Staunton home is a job for SERVPRO. Our technicians are ready at a moment's notice.

SERVPRO Has Equipment for Water Restoration in Staunton

Moisture has an interesting relationship with most materials. Most are not entirely moisture-free. However, over-exposure to moisture, especially for extended periods, triggers degradation. That is why roof leaks, burst pipes, or faulty appliances that release water in your Staunton home may force you to call a professional to help deal with the resulting water damage.

The simplest solution to fight water damage at your Staunton home is the fast evacuation of the intruding water. Mopping the wet areas or using a wet vacuum helps remove standing water. Some situations may require advanced responses because of the significant volumes involved or if the water is trapped in cavities. SERVPRO effortlessly responds to such incidents since we have sufficient resources.

Resources needed to counter water intrusion

• Water extractors
• Drying equipment
• Moving equipment

In most cases, you limit deterioration by removing the intruding water. That is why extractors and drying equipment such as dehumidifiers are indispensable when fighting water intrusion. However, sometimes, 'flight' is a better alternative whereby you have to evacuate some contents to save them from significant exposure as you find solutions to dry the property. Our SERVPRO teams have hand trucks and lifting straps that ease the movement of bulky and heavy furniture and appliances from wet areas.

The Art of Drying Wet Materials

Drying wet materials require scientific principles to guarantee the desired outcome. Moisture might enter materials easily but removing it requires manipulating several factors like pressure and temperature. For example, you need a sufficient vacuum lift to extract water from a porous material such as a carpet. You also need adequate temperature for the remaining wetness in the material to evaporate. As you manipulate these aspects, it is possible to cause damage if you do not understand how moisture interacts with the affected material.

Critical aspects to remember

• Over drying materials cause damages like cracking
• Materials like wood contain some moisture when dry
• Extremely fast drying can cause damages such as warping

SERVPRO of Rockingham and Augusta Counties has a greater understanding of the water damage circumstances you face. Call us at (540) 433-6100 for solutions that address the damage "Like it never even happened."