Effective Drying of Mount Kisco Attics After Flood Damage

7/19/2022 (Permalink)

With advanced equipment, SERVPRO restores property to pre-damaged conditions, "Like it never even happened."

The Steps to Recover Attic Flood Damage 

Heavy weather conditions and storm systems allow water to penetrate the structure and reach the attic. Aging roofs have eroding defenses against nature's sometimes brutal forces, allowing water to infiltrate newly-formed vulnerabilities like missing shingles, punctured roof systems, or a partial collapse. When flooding impacts your attic, you need to act quickly. 

A Full Inspection of Damage

To overcome flood damage in Mount Kisco homes, we must work quickly to determine the extent of the impact. Vulnerable and sensitive materials can absorb moisture, and SERVPRO professionals must carefully inspect to decide which elements require restoration attention. Similarly, the assessment can show the likely recovery processes and catalog loss for insurance providers if necessary. 

Discarding Damaged Materials

Wet materials in the attic should be removed and discarded. Because we have a general contractor license, we can complete this controlled demolition and bulk material removal to benefit your property. Some of the impacted materials that SERVPRO must assess include: 

• Insulation
• Trusses
• Joists 
• Plywood

The Tools of Efficient Drying

Drying can be complicated in an attic space, especially in confined areas. We have set tools ideal for evaporative drying and atmospheric moisture management, but access can sometimes be limited. Low-profile air movers provide stable, consistent, high-velocity air output for the drying process even with limited space. This drying is even more effective when wet materials like insulation have already been removed. 

Repairing and Replacing Affected Materials

Repairs are essential after attic flooding, as roof vulnerabilities will continue to allow water penetration into this space. We will begin this process by uninstalling temporary patches and board-up materials to start a complete reconstruction of the impacted area. 

After flooding damages an attic, you need professional help to set things right. Our SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County team is ready to help 24/7 at (914) 241-8100.