How do you dry flooded Wood Floors
Flooding on timber floors can produce cupping and bowing in the floor when they get flooded. Some cleaning companies may just install a fan on the timber floor to dry it but the reality is this may not fix the problem. To help restore flooded timber an injectidry drying system may need to be utilised.
Flooding on timber floors can produce cupping and bowing in the floor when they get flooded. Some cleaning companies may just install a fan on the timber floor to dry it but the reality is this may not fix the problem. To help restore flooded timber an injectidry drying system may need to be utilised.
This injectidry works by placing multiple suction plates on the wood floor, which extracts the moisture off the timber floor. Typically you will place this on top of the timber floor for a period of 2-3 days or more. A dehumidifier installed in the middle of the room will take the moisture that has been put into the air enabling a faster dry down time.
It is important to note that many wood floors these days are floating wood floors that have been installed on top of a concrete floor. In these situations it may not be worth attempting to dry out the floor since water can get stuck beneath the floor. In this case it may be impossible to suck out the water with the Injectidry.
In most cases this system may be suitable for costly timber floor installations. The injectidry would usually cost around $200 or higher per day to hire. This cost may be less expensive than replacement. When conducting a cost benefit analysis it is important to take into account the replacement cost and the cost of re sanding and sealing. It is important to note that the floors may need to be re-sanded even after using the inject dry.
Having said this, sometimes the floor will dry out naturally but it is important to ensure you engage the services of a certified flood damage restoration professional to inspect the damage. We only recommend installing the injectidry system when it is worth the money. Only a trusted flood damage company can offer this advice.
Flooding on timber floors can produce cupping and bowing in the floor when they get flooded. Some cleaning companies may just install a fan on the timber floor to dry it but the reality is this may not fix the problem. To help restore flooded timber an injectidry drying system may need to be utilised.
This injectidry works by placing multiple suction plates on the wood floor, which extracts the moisture off the timber floor. Typically you will place this on top of the timber floor for a period of 2-3 days or more. A dehumidifier installed in the middle of the room will take the moisture that has been put into the air enabling a faster dry down time.
It is important to note that many wood floors these days are floating wood floors that have been installed on top of a concrete floor. In these situations it may not be worth attempting to dry out the floor since water can get stuck beneath the floor. In this case it may be impossible to suck out the water with the Injectidry.
In most cases this system may be suitable for costly timber floor installations. The injectidry would usually cost around $200 or higher per day to hire. This cost may be less expensive than replacement. When conducting a cost benefit analysis it is important to take into account the replacement cost and the cost of re sanding and sealing. It is important to note that the floors may need to be re-sanded even after using the inject dry.
Having said this, sometimes the floor will dry out naturally but it is important to ensure you engage the services of a certified flood damage restoration professional to inspect the damage. We only recommend installing the injectidry system when it is worth the money. Only a trusted flood damage company can offer this advice.
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