Important Things You Need To Know About Storm Damage in Your Chicago Home

10/25/2019 (Permalink)

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How To Dry Hardwood Flooring In Your Chicago Area Home After A Flood

Professionals may use three different methods for drying hardwood in your Chicago home. You can even use more than one method simultaneously if you desire quicker or more effective results. However, over-drying can occur; therefore, we recommend diligent monitoring. 

You can perform hardwood drying in your Chicago area home after a flood on your own; at least it’s not impossible. However, it does take some investment and training, both of which you might find taxing — calling a local restoration technician gives you access to an entire team that stands ready with the equipment, experience, training, and resources necessary to get the job done right.

At SERVPRO, we use an Injectidry Panel System to dry your hardwood floors without ever removing a single panel. You should keep in mind that regardless of who dries your hardwood floor, your floor may still require refinishing, after all, is said and done. 

Injectidry Panel System:

1. SERVPRO technicians set up a containment area around the affected room using 6-mil polyethylene plastic sheeting.
2. We use a dehumidifier to regulate moisture.
3. Our technicians install the Injectidry Panel Drying System correctly, maintaining adequate spacing between panels and the flue. 
4. We secure all drying panels securely using preservation tape specifically designed to avoid secondary damages.
5. Lastly, our team monitors moisture content frequently using a penetrating meter and slide hammer, at all levels, including the sub-floor.

Heat Drying System:

1. Cover the wet area of your hardwood floor with 6-mil polyethylene plastic sheeting.
2. Place the thermostat control for your heat system directly in the center, set to 100-105 degrees.
3. Install heat ducts into the containment area.
4. Monitor moisture content frequently using a penetrating meter and slide hammer, at all levels, including the sub-floor.
5. Use an infrared moisture meter to check the material’s temperature frequently.

Desiccant Dehumidifier:

1. Loosely place 6-mil polyethylene sheeting over the wet hardwood floor. 
2. Install ducting to deliver clean air from your dehumidifier into the containment area.
3. Vent reprocessed air outside or through an LGR dehumidifier.
4. Monitor moisture content frequently using a penetrating meter and slide hammer, at all levels, including the sub-floor.
5. Use an infrared moisture meter to check the material’s temperature frequently.

Contact SERVPRO of Chicago Heights / Crete / Beecher for access to professional cleanup and restoration services 24/7, 365. (708) 672-0077

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