After the flood waters recede and the clean up has been done, most folks want to get back into their homes or businesses and start rebuilding. The problem is that wood that has been submerged in water has likely absorbed a large amount of water. Rebuilding too quickly after a flood can cause continuing problems such as mold growth, insect infestations, and deterioration of the wood and wall coverings.
Flood waters are not clean water; therefore, most porous building materials must be removed and replaced with new materials. Caution!
1. Flood Insurance Claims If you have flood insurance, contact your insurance adjuster immediately.
Be sure all electric and gas services are turned off before entering the premises for the first time.
Until your local water company, utility, or public health department declares your water source safe, purify your water, not only for drinking and cooking, but also for washing any part of the body or dishes.
Remove all furniture, bedding, and carpeting to outdoors to be cleaned and dried (or discarded).
Open flooded walls, even if they appear undamaged, to prevent mold, odor, and structural decay later.
1. Subfloors
To reduce mold and damage, clean and dry as soon as flood waters recede. Do not sand or scrape lead-based paint.
Clean and dry the submerged household appliance before starting.
Take furniture outdoors to clean.
Aggressively control mold in the weeks and months after the flood.
Avoid disturbing and spreading mold spores indoors. Clean mildewed items outdoors. Learn and take precautions to minimize exposure to mold.
10 Comments
12/31/2021 03:25:45 pm
Rebuilding too quickly after a flood can cause continuing problems such as mold growth, insect infestations, and deterioration of the wood and wall coverings.
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1/5/2022 01:50:17 pm
Flood waters are not clean water; therefore, most porous building materials must be removed and replaced with new materials.
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2/1/2022 08:37:33 pm
Water damage can happen at any time and be very hard to fix on your own. Taking care of this issue as soon as possible will ensure that you do not experience any major problems. If you encounter a situation where water has seeped into your home and created structural and architectural damages, contact a water damage restoration company as soon as possible. They will come to assess the situation, clean up the mess, dry out your belongings, and make sure that your home smells fresh again. Keep writing these kinds of informative blogs. It's Appreciated.
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2/9/2022 10:49:32 am
For quality water damage restoration services that are effective and affordable. We use cutting-edge technology and non-invasive hank you for the beautiful post!
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2/18/2022 12:36:26 pm
Water damage restoration must be carried out as quickly and efficiently as possible following any sort of water ingress. Thank you for sharing your great post!
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4/2/2022 11:27:10 am
If the subflooring is concrete, removal of the floor covering will hasten drying of the slab, but it might not be necessary if it would ruin an otherwise unharmed material. Thank you, amazing post!
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4/15/2022 11:44:02 am
When floor coverings are removed, allow the subflooring to dry thoroughly, which may take months without a dehumidifier. Thank you for making this such an awesome post!
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5/12/2022 08:58:35 am
To prevent mold from developing after water damage, you need a fast response from a professional water damage restoration contractor.
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6/3/2022 11:58:38 am
Thank you for explaining that you'll need to remove all furniture, bedding, and carpeting to be cleaned, dried, or discarded. I've been wondering what sorts of steps we should take after our basement flooded. I'll be sure to remember this and get started on getting these items removed.
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