Water damage to Hardwood Flooring, Monmouth, Oregon

7/10/2018 (Permalink)

Cupping and warping created by water

Prolonged exposure of water to hardwood floor caused the homeowners in Monmouth, Oregon to panic. The water damage from the hot water tank failed and was not noticed immediately even though it occurred in the homeowner’s garage. The damage was significant and caused the affected areas to be demoed and reconstructed.

The faster the water is removed, the less damage occurs. In this case, the water settled under the flooring for 2 weeks. When hardwood flooring is affected by water the boards will warp. The boards will begin to expand and push against each other affecting the joints. When water settles under the flooring it creates a cupping effect where the edges begin to raise. Cupping and warping can before permanent causing the flooring to be unsalvageable.

SERVPRO of Salem West will come to your home and extract the water and restore the damage “Like it never happened.” Whether the restoration process requires reconstruction or water extraction SERVPRO of Salem West is on your side.

If you are concerned about possible water damage give SERVPRO of Salem West a call for an inspection today at (503) 393-9999.