Don't Air Dry Water Damage in Your Groveland Home

10/8/2017 (Permalink)

Materials dry out at different rates. Professionals technicians at SERVPRO will dry out your property correctly after damage.

SERVPRO Technicians Have Many Years of Experience Properly Drying Out Homes After Water Damage

Waiting for things to air dry after a flood or other water damage incident in Groveland may seem like the most logical thing to do. Water evaporates on its own, after all, and many homeowners reason that this natural process will inevitably right things in their home. However, air drying also carries multiple downsides and potentially damaging factors. The best option is to hire a company like SERVPRO to institute a professional and expedited drying process to avoid further damage to your home. Otherwise, air drying could hurt your home in one or more ways.
 
Material Warping
 
Allowing severe water damage in your Groveland home to dry naturally should take a long time, as many materials in your home such as carpeting, fabrics, and wallpaper can have highly absorbent properties. These porous materials may adapt to the water now present between their fibers, changing shape and even chemical composition to sustain the water better. If drying is not done in a controlled fashion, these materials may warp and bend to the point where they are no longer recoverable. SERVPRO's drying process helps to mitigate some of these effects and keep most materials in an acceptable, workable state.
 
Mold Growth
 
Mold can proliferate quickly when water remains in a home and may become a major problem within days if it can find a water source. Fast drying helps to deny mold a chance to grow beyond isolated patches and spores, stopping the issue before it can get out of hand. We can even take things a step further with mold detection and deterrent technology designed to keep mold and other fungi out of the home as effectively as possible.
 
Breakdown of Materials
 
Some materials, such as wood and some fabrics, can begin to break down when submerged in water. Extended exposure to moisture can cause oxidation, acidic dissolution, or biological rotting in a wide variety of materials. The only way to protect the integrity of your home is to remove moisture as quickly as possible.
 
SERVPRO of Minnetonka is a locally-owned and operated company with the resources and workforce it takes to fix your home after water damage. Just give us a call at (952) 473-4837.

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