Water damage can cost a lot of money to repair and even more in the damage that it does to a property. Living on a property that has been damaged by water is a serious safety concern that should not be taken lightly. Water damage can seem like it’s no big deal at the surface level, but it can deeply impact wood, metal, and even concrete.
Wood tends to suffer the most from water damage as it rots and deteriorate, and there is no way to bring it back to its original condition. However, working with an expert improves your chances of recovering whatever is left of the wood and also makes it possible to prevent further damage. You can call Encompass Mitigation & Contracting Group at (407) 232-5431 if you have any kind of water damage to get expert assistance.
Restoring water-damaged wood may seem like a straightforward task, but it requires skill to do it effectively. The team at Encompass has years of experience and all the right technical knowledge to help you do this efficiently. These are some of the main parts of a wood restoration project.
Removal
The first step is to get rid of standing water if it hasn’t yet drained. This can be very difficult if there is gray water, or the water is contaminated with other dangerous elements. If you have water standing on a property, you can call Encompass Mitigation & Contracting Group at (407) 232-5431 and have the experts help you out. Do not attempt to do this on your own, as it is a perilous job.
With the water removed, the team will move on to phase two, which is removing damaged wood. If the water has been standing for quite a while, the wood has rotted. The rotten wood must be removed before it damages other areas. Similarly, any wood that has weakened and is no longer safe to use will also have to go.
Repair
Some wood that is only slightly damaged can be trimmed and reused. The repair process also involves repairing the fixtures and fittings that hold the wooden furnishings. At this stage, the team will also be looking to find weaknesses in the structure if you have a wooden-frame house, and there may be a need to replace systems that provide support to the entire structure.
Drying
Before the team reinstalls and reconstruct the property, they will dry it all out. This is crucial to ensure that the house is safe and that the new wood and other fittings don’t get damaged by the moisture and humidity on the property. Even though there might not be any water on the property, the moisture in the air can cause wood to swell and warp, damaging the new fittings and compromising the integrity of the structure.
Install
With everything ready and in good condition, the team at Encompass will start rebuilding the property and installing all the new fittings. Old fittings that can be repurposed will be treated to bring them up to the mark and then reinstalled. New fittings will be added where necessary, and the overall structure will be brought back to life.
Last, the team will polish the wood and treat it to protect it from common problems such as insects and also install preventive measures where possible. You can Call Encompass Mitigation & Contracting Group at (407) 232-5431 and have them visit your property to give you an evaluation of your asset. Making sure that your property is ready to handle water damage can save you a lot of money and trouble in the unfortunate event of flooding or any other water damage.