Flooding on timber floors can cause cupping and bowing in the floor when they get flood damaged. 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 wood an injectidry drying system may need to be utilised.
The Injectidy system can restore timber floors to avoid cupping and bowing. The way it works is suction plates are installed on the floor. These plates extract the moisture out of the floor over a time period of 3 days or longer. Typically a dehumidifier will be placed in the middle of the room to remove the moisture let out into the atmosphere.
In some cases however the Injectidry system will not be suitable. Sometimes, using it on a floating timber floor fitted on top of concrete can trap flooded water underneath it making it impossible to draw all the moisture out.
In most cases this system may be suitable for large 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 doing a cost benefit analysis it is important to consider the replacement expense 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, in some cases the floor will dry out naturally but it is important to ensure you use the services of a certified flood damage restoration professional to inspect the damage. We only recommend using the injectidry system when it is efficient to do so. Only a trusted water damage company can give this advice.
The Injectidy system can restore timber floors to avoid cupping and bowing. The way it works is suction plates are installed on the floor. These plates extract the moisture out of the floor over a time period of 3 days or longer. Typically a dehumidifier will be placed in the middle of the room to remove the moisture let out into the atmosphere.
In some cases however the Injectidry system will not be suitable. Sometimes, using it on a floating timber floor fitted on top of concrete can trap flooded water underneath it making it impossible to draw all the moisture out.
In most cases this system may be suitable for large 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 doing a cost benefit analysis it is important to consider the replacement expense 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, in some cases the floor will dry out naturally but it is important to ensure you use the services of a certified flood damage restoration professional to inspect the damage. We only recommend using the injectidry system when it is efficient to do so. Only a trusted water damage company can give this advice.
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New Life Restoration are experienced in carpet flood damage repair. Brisbane wide is serviced. We are also specialists in Flood Damage and Gold Coast wide for this.
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