Is the Outside of my Property Ruined Because of Flash Flooding?

9/3/2020 (Permalink)

Flash flooding in common in Raleigh. Should water invade your home, call SERVPRO!

SERVPRO Emergency Restoration Teams are Available for Raleigh Residents with Flood Damage to the Interior and Exterior of their Homes

How does flash flooding affect the outside of a home?

When a Raleigh Residence is subjected to flash flooding, there is likely interior and exterior damage. Floodwaters can pick up contaminants before reaching your home, then being deposited in standing water throughout the structure. Exterior moisture can become problematic for a structure due to condensation. Condensation occurs when a wet structure reaches a dew point and can permeate interior wall cavities. Insulation in wall cavities can result in extended drying times due to a lack of airflow within the wall cavity. Failure to ventilate these spaces can cause mold issues or unpleasant odors that affect both the exterior and your property's interior. While exterior drying is time-consuming, it can often be more convenient for homeowners than perform demolition of the walls.

How can I prevent wet exterior walls from damaging my home?

The critical factor in flood damage restoration for your Raleigh home is airflow. Restrictive airflow due to insulation or materials can extend the overall drying time and restoration procedure. SERVPRO technicians can drill small holes in the bottom of exterior walls to allow air-movement within the cavity. Using a thermal hygrometer with a portable furnace and dehumidifier, we can prevent wet walls from reaching a dew point. Controlling the dew point is essential to avoiding costly condensation damage. These methods can be crucial in areas of the home with fittings, such as a kitchen area. Drying the cavity is possible using this equipment by allowing airflow and ventilation. Using a boroscope and a thermal imaging camera, our technicians can ensure that secondary issues from flooding will not affect your home later.

Ensuring that wall cavities remain dry is essential to overcoming a flooding emergency. Contact SERVPRO of Southeast Raleigh / Garner at (919) 615-1179.

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