The Art of Water Restoration for Queens Floor Assemblies

3/26/2024 (Permalink)

When your Queens home has water damage, you need the help of SERVPRO. We have the manpower and equipment for every size disaster.

SERVPRO® Helps Identify Water Damage in Queens Homes

Queens, NY, has various landmarks that honor its deep-rooted history and cultural legacy. The renowned Queens Museum in the historic New York City Building displays diverse artwork and artifacts that commemorate the borough's dynamic cultural diversity. Additionally, landmarks such as the Louis Armstrong House Museum, dedicated to preserving the jazz legend's heritage, and the tranquil Queens Botanical Garden offer a peaceful retreat amidst the bustling urban environment. Queens is a melting pot of entrepreneurial spirit. Its diverse neighborhoods are dotted with businesses, including Queens Place Mall, Queens Convenience and Gift Shop, and Jamaica Colosseum Mall.

Comprehending floor assemblies is essential in water restoration for Queens Homes as it enables restoration experts to pinpoint the materials and structures impacted by water infiltration and formulate suitable restoration plans. SERVPRO crews take immediate steps to mitigate further water damage, such as extracting standing water, drying the area, and removing damaged materials. Restoration efforts may vary depending on the extent of the damage, with potential tasks including repairing or replacing affected flooring materials.

A floor assembly encompasses elements like

• Subflooring
• Padding
• Floor finishes like carpet or hardwood and engineered flooring

Engineered hardwood flooring resembles solid hardwood in appearance but is crafted from several layers of thin wood bonded together. Its surface features a thin veneer that is prefinished at the factory, including staining and sealing by the manufacturer. SERVPRO crews inspect for slight swelling of the edges of the boards, which is irreversible. SERVPRO crew performs drying when only a tiny section within an extensive, open area experiences water damage.

Subfloor Water Damage Restoration

The subflooring is the foundational support beneath the surface flooring material, such as hardwood, tile, or carpet. It comes in various materials like plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), particleboard, MDF, or concrete. Damage from water can undermine the subfloor's structural stability, resulting in problems like warping, expansion, or decay. Engineered wood subflooring materials, including plywood and oriented strand board (OSB), offer excellent durability. We use a penetrating moisture meter to determine if moisture has permeated the materials. We can gauge the moisture levels at different depths within the materials with a hammer-probe attachment. To dry, we typically employ air movers and dehumidifiers.

Prompt drying prevents many problems;

• Delamination
• Disintegration
• Swelling, warping, and buckling

SERVPRO of Forest Hills / Ridgewood ensures effective water restoration. Call us at (718) 381-3702. Faster to any size disaster™.