Water Damage and Your Wood Floor

6/18/2019 (Permalink)

Recognize the signs of damage to wood flooring

Several Problems to Expect from a Wet Floor

A wood floor throughout your property has an enormous amount of visual appeal and brings an elegance to properties that is hard to match with any other flooring materials. Unfortunately, it is also susceptible to a lot of damage when moisture is introduced through a pipe burst or toilet overflow. Even the small amount from a spilled cup of water can cause damage. There are several problems to expect from a wet floor:

• Cupping happens when the edges of wood planks expand, and the middles of the planks remain the same. This may be caused by seasonal humidity and water absorption.
  
• Cracks may appear between wood planks in the floor. These gaps are often caused by high humidity levels in the room.
  
• Buckling is the result of a lot of water on the floor. The middle of the plank grows, and the edges remain the same.
  
  

These damages may all become present when water is left on the floor or seeps under wood planks.

Contact Water Damage Experts

In the event of significant flooding, such as that of a pipe burst, your best strategy is to contact water remediation and restoration professionals. While waiting for those Ceres, OK, technicians to arrive, there are some steps you can do to minimize the damage.

Increase Airflow

Start by increasing ventilation to the area; open up doors and windows for increased airflow. Next, remove water as quickly as possible. Be careful to remove mud, silt, and other debris carefully to avoid scratching the surface of the wood floor.

Maintain a Consistent, Dry Environment

When professionals have said that it's safe to turn the power on, use heaters or air conditioners to maintain a temperature between 75 and 80 degrees. You may have noticed cupping, gaps, or buckling. These problems should be resolved through technicians' and your efforts. Sometimes, the signs of water damage will disappear as the wood dries completely.
Act immediately to resolve the flooding from a pipe burst situation. Recognize the signs of damage to wood flooring, and while waiting for technicians to arrive, reduce damages by taking quick action.