Can Office Fittings be Saved Following a Water Leak?

1/21/2022 (Permalink)

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What Issues Can Occur With Wet Fittings?

Excess water in your San Antonio business can lead to unpleasant or unsanitary working conditions. The key to tackling a moisture problem is to ensure ventilation throughout the company's wet areas, both on top of and underneath fittings. Consider a carpet. These fixtures are a common place in commercial offices and are usually constructed from porous synthetic fibers. A water leak can soak through a carpet in a relatively small amount of time. Vacuuming the upper surfaces may appear to have solved the water issue; however, wet molecules could migrate to the fittings' underside. Beneath a carpet is an area of restrictive airflow that could impede drying and lead to long-term water damage or mold growth. 

What Does Water Do to Office Fixtures?

• Water that soaks through carpets can cause mold growth and delamination of the underside.
• Acoustical ceilings can absorb large amounts of moisture and yellow due to increases in humidity or condensation.
• Some office furniture can absorb large amounts of water and water contamination, which, over time, could require replacement.

What do Commercial Water Restoration Technicians Do to Save Wet Office Fittings and Fixtures?

Venting affected areas are vital for successful commercial water removal for your San Antonio business. Air movers are valuable equipment to blast hot air into business areas, which may otherwise be tough to reach. The correct deployment of these can also dry the underside of office fittings. The carpeting in the premises can be detached to allow airflow to the bottom, carpet pad, and subfloor. This method of floating carpets using air-movers decreases the drying time significantly. Upper areas like acoustical ceilings can benefit from dehumidification to pull any absorbed moisture out of the materials. Long-term exposure may require a quick replacement to avoid further harm occurring. As the ambient air holds more water vapor, dehumidifiers can condense this into hold pans, thus restoring a comfortable RH relative humidity to the workplace.

How do Professionals Float Carpets to Decrease Drying Times?

• Carefully remove the carpet from its tack strips to allow airflow beneath
• Place air-movers correctly so that the sides and vents of the equipment are not blocked, and air can pass freely.
• Use caution to prevent stretching the carpet by over floating or using too much power. 

If fittings in your business are at risk of water exposure. Contact SERVPRO of Braun Station at (210) 267-2159.