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8/9/2019 (Permalink)

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Flood Damage Drying And Restoration In Lilburn 

Storms in Lilburn and the surrounding area can drop an incredible amount of water in a very short amount of time. The rain can quickly overflow sewers and storm drains, leading to homes flooded from one end to the other.

To complete Lilburn flood damage restoration, drying the structure is extremely important. Anyone can set up a series of fans in a home, but SERVPRO restoration teams understand that properly drying the interior of each residence prevents further problems such as drywall rot and odors that can result in more damage and expense.

When flood damage becomes trapped in floors or behind walls, it evaporates far slower than water on floors and carpets. Increasing ventilation and circulation is crucial to speeding up evaporation. The tools used to increase it include exhaust fans, dehumidifiers, and air movers.

First, though, SERVPRO technicians have to expose the parts of the home with trapped water, draining and removing as much as possible. They lift a floorboard that is normally under a bookcase or other piece of furniture to improve ventilation and insert a small hose connected to an extraction wand to draw out water trapped underneath. They next replace the wand with an air mover to increase circulation by forcing warm, dry air inside to displace the cold, damp air.

For walls, team members remove floor trim and, if the drywall is still intact, drill a hole into each affected wall cavity for ventilation. After letting the water drain, they increase circulation with an air mover which speeds up the drying process.

The moisture forced out from the walls and floors now increases the humidity level inside the home. To eliminate this problem, technicians set up a dehumidifier in each affected room to draw out water from the air at about 20 gallons every 24 hours. They also install the exhaust fans at key exit points to increase air circulation and the efficiency of the dehumidifiers.   

For SERVPRO of North Lilburn, our task is always to serve our neighbors here, Pleasant Hill, or the surrounding area in returning their homes to a dry, safe condition after any flood or another water intrusion. If this describes your residence, call us today at (770) 709-3266 to schedule an inspection. We are here for you and your home.

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