Thứ Ba, 8 tháng 1, 2013

How a Natural Stone Cleaning from a Flood Damage Restoration Service Works

By Jessica Lambert


Natural stone cleaning through a flood damage restoration service is the only sensible way to cope with the aftermath of a hurricane or similar natural disaster. Changing weather patterns all over the world mean that places that normally were 'immune' to flooding are now increasingly at risk. Damage from storm conditions is nothing like the natural rainfall experienced by decorative stone structures. Storm water contains mixtures of different chemicals and organic matter, not to mention destructive debris. The result can mean cracking and scratching in addition to discoloration or even erosion.

The process of restoring natural stone floors, walls and other features needs the services of a team of experienced professionals. Using the wrong solvent, for example, could result in dissolving your stone structures altogether. If you don't know what you're doing, you could end up with a very expensive, and expansive, mess on your hands.

There is a lot more to restoring flood damage than cleaning the floors. First, there is the task of water removal. This needs to be pumped out and transported away safely.

Drying out the infrastructure is the next phase of the restoration process. This will involve crawl spaces, cavities, ceilings, flooring and the walls. As tempting as it may be to use ordinary household items like hair dryers, paint dryers and floor-standing fans, this equipment will not be safety-rated for use close to water. In any event, they are likely to have been damaged themselves. A professional team will have the correct drying equipment.

Another major task is the cleaning and drying of furniture, draperies and carpeting, much of which may need to be replaced rather than restored. If they are salvageable, a water damage restoration service will be able to make sure these items are thoroughly sanitized. This will involve a sound knowledge of mold remediation.

Contaminated ducting will need to be flushed, sanitized and sealed. Special attention needs to be given to complying with local laws and professional standards. This is an item that the average homeowner could easily overlook. It, too, requires specialist knowledge and is not something even the most competent do-it-yourselfer could pick up watching YouTube videos.

Psychometry is another important consideration. This is the engineering term for knowing how gases and vapors interact with one another. Air is a gas, and there will be water vapor from the flood, depending on the ambient humidity.

Suffering extensive flood damage is obviously shocking and deeply distressing. There are many aspects to consider, such as health and safety, engineering expertise, structural damage and all the relevant local building laws. When a disaster of this magnitude happens to you, you need to know you can call on people worthy of your trust. This is why it is a good idea to arrange your natural stone cleaning through a Dryfast Recovery Systems, LLC.




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