Minor Issues That Force Water Damage Restoration in West Lynn

4/17/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO's advanced equipment for cleanup minimizes water damage to West Lynn homes

SERVPRO Minimizes Water Damage in West Lynn

An air gap is a great solution that prevents wastewater from flowing back into the dishwasher. However, this nice solution can lead to water damage from problems such as loose connections, clogged drainage, and leaking holes in the hose. Once these develop, they prevent it from working normally, introducing water in unwanted areas of your west Lynn home. The water can spread further from your kitchen and affect the cabinets, rugs, walls, and floors. Potential long-term effects can be greatly reduced by rapid and effective intervention.

When you need water damage restoration in your West Lynn home, SERVPRO can help. Our trained professionals clean up water from surfaces and ensure the wet materials are thoroughly dried since we have appropriate equipment. Expediting the process ensures that you can quickly have your home back to normal.

Viable action plans against moisture

• Drilling vent holes to extract water trapped behind the walls
• Setting up air movers and dehumidifiers
• Dealing with vapor barriers

Addressing moisture in hidden places

Not all water damage incidents have water inside wall spaces, but we dry the area using special equipment if we realize the water has accumulated in the cavity. We remove the baseboards and drill several vent holes. To prevent damage when removing baseboards, we use a claw device to pull the baseboard out and a thin board to hold the wall in place. We then attach an air mover to the wall cavity and force air through the holes to boost ventilation. SERVPRO technicians also pay attention to vapor barrier materials such as underlayment and finishes. Thus, we may have to peel paint to allow moisture to escape.

Typical vapor barriers include

• Gloss and semi-gloss paint
• Wallpapers
• Felt paper

SERVPRO of Saugus, West Lynn can provide the peace of mind you need for all water damage repairs. Call us at (978) 744-0409. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.