The Fine Art Of Flood Restoration

Floods can occur anywhere, and at any time. They are the most common
and destructive natural disaster in the United States, causing
billions of dollars in damage to life and property every year. The
destructive power of water must be seen to be believed, able to shift
buildings on their foundations and wipe property and people from the
face of the earth in a matter of minutes.Once your home has been
ravaged by flood waters or any other water damage event, it is
important to act quickly. Water will continue to do damage for as long
as it is allowed to stand, providing a breeding ground for mold, as
well as accelerating the rotting of wood and structural members.Of
course the overall goal of any water damage restoration project is the
same; to get the water out and dry everything up. The only acceptable
goal in water restoration is to get everything completely dry.Most
excess water can be removed from a damaged home or business through
the use of a wet-dry or shop-vac unit. If the water is more than a few
feet deep, you will want to utilize gas powered submersible pumps.
After the water is out, surfaces may appear dry, but they are not. A
touch will confirm that they are retaining a good amount of
moisture.The only way to remove all of the moisture is to circulate
air. A lot of it. Open all doors and windows to get air moving. You
can also bring in high velocity fans, blowers, and dehumidifiers to
help the process along. The more the better, and be sure to move them
around every few hours or so to insure complete drying coverage.For
fastest and most efficient results, contact your local IICRC certified
water damage restoration company.