Who Can Repair Damaged Ceiling Materials After a Water Disaster?

9/4/2020 (Permalink)

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Plumbing Breaks Can Significantly Damage Ceiling Systems in Tallahassee homes, but Our SERVPRO Team Can Help 

With the likelihood of water lines getting tucked neatly between the floor and ceiling systems of your Tallahassee home to reach second-floor bathroom fixtures, any break or breach in these lines could impact the ceiling systems of your first story quickly. While full breaks present immediate, substantial loss effects, smaller leaks might show up through other signs. Some ways to indicate structural cavity damage are: 

• Sagging
• Water Stains
• Damp to the Touch
• Leaks 
• Collapse 

Water damage repair in Tallahassee homes is often unavoidable when insulation and drywall ceiling materials become oversaturated. Removing affected drywall (controlled demolition) can target damaged areas. We then utilize air movers and dehumidifiers to start evaporative drying in the structural cavity. Controlled demolition also offers immediate access to the plumbing line problems needing repair by our SERVPRO general contractors. This phase of restoration and mitigation occurs as one of the first steps that our team takes upon arrival at a water-damaged address.  

When is Removal and Replacement Necessary? 

Assessing the specific damage to the structural elements like gypsum, insulation, and wood framing can quickly show when these materials have become too compromised or weakened to preserve. Additionally, mold contractors on our team can assess microbial threats after prolonged moisture exposure to determine if specific organic materials in these ceiling or flooring systems require removal for remediation purposes. The replacement of these removed and discarded materials during water or mold recovery happens after mitigation or remediation occurs, and the property is ready to build back.  

Restoring your home after a water or flood loss incident can be a considerable challenge when the damage originates between your house's first and second floors. With a team of experienced contractors and water restoration technicians, our SERVPRO of Central Tallahassee team can make it "Like it never even happened," when you call (850) 765-5706.

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