Does Water Absorption into Wood Flooring in Plainsboro Homes Make the Material Unsalvageable?

11/4/2021 (Permalink)

Water damage to flooring is a very hard task to handle properly. SERVPRO IICRC certified technicians are fast and immediate to all water damage jobs.

Damp Materials can Be Hard to Restore and Clean, But Our SERVPRO Team Helps Plainsboro Properties. 

Water damage can threaten your home and its building materials, especially when pooling and surface water concerns are not resolved quickly. Our fast-responding technicians help to meet the urgent needs of your home during water damage emergencies to protect exposed flooring. 

Water Absorption Begins Shortly After Exposure

Water damage restoration in Plainsboro must begin quickly after emergencies, as moisture can begin immediately absorbing into wood plank flooring. Because many properties use engineered wood, this process can happen at a faster rate than traditional hardwood. Some of the less-porous flooring materials include:

• Teak
• Cedar
• White Oak
• Redwood

When Free Water Becomes Bound Water

There are stages of water damage to wood flooring, and in the earlier phases, restoration is still possible and feasible. Removing surface water might be one of the stages to preventing worse absorption concerns. Still, effective drying options like mats can pull trapped moisture to the surface for removal before altering the composition of the planks. Bound water indicates a chemical process where the cells of the wood flooring and water molecules join and permanently damage the material. 

Is Your Water-Damaged Floor Salvageable? 

As a homeowner, your main concern is typically how much restoration is ultimately going to cost. When it becomes a situation where demolition and reconstruction are necessary, this might end up costing more. Choosing what approach is best usually involves whether physical distortion and warping have started with the plank flooring. 

The impact of water on wood flooring can be absolute, requiring removal and replacement in some situations. The determination of your property needs results from data collected through moisture detection devices and known moisture range goals. Our SERVPRO of East Brunswick / Princeton Meadows team can quickly help your property recover from water damage when you call (732) 641-6954.