We Have The Proper Techniques To Restore Your Naples Home After Water Damage

7/20/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage at this home was the result of a burst water line to the ice maker in the refrigerator.

Restoring an Attic Space with Water Damage in your Naples Home

Some water incidents are straightforward, others require specialty drying to meet the requirements of returning a property to its preloss condition. One particularly challenging aspect of water restoration is when the existing damages are confined to an attic space or loft. The causes of which could be relating to high winds that have damaged roofing, broken humidifiers, condensation from your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system, or extreme weather conditions like heavy rainfall or hail. For a restorer, there are many challenges to consider including restricted access for equipment, condition of insulation and structural integrity or safety issues.

A home owner that has attic water damage in their Naples home, may not realise the extent of the issues for a period of weeks or months. Tell-tale signs may include a stagnant water odor, condensation on walls or ceilings beneath the attic or dripping of moisture during heavy rainfall. Since these incidents can often go unnoticed, it is essential that you enlist the help of a professional SERVPRO restorer as soon as the issue becomes apparent.

Restoring an attic space properly, often relies on a working with insulation. In many cases, wet fiber-glass insulation can be rescued provided that there are no signs of microbial infestation. However, the plaster or sheetrock beneath the insulation often sustains permanent damages and must be disposed of and replaced. This can be completed by a SERVPRO technician on site without the need for a third-party.

The extent of water damage sustained to sheetrock can be measured using moisture readers to ensure only the affected area is replaced. In situations where insulation shows no signs of microbial damage, we can use insulation vacuums to remove large amounts quickly and gain access to the structure, plaster and sheetrock below. Insulation can then be dried before being returned to the attic space. Since dust is commonly released during this process, SERVPRO can apply negative air-pressure to protect the rest of the home.

Special services for your attic space are available after a water incident. Contact SERVPRO of Naples / Marco Island at (239) 302-5700 today.

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