What Items in a Raleigh Business Are Prone to Water Damage?

7/6/2021 (Permalink)

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SERVPRO Techs Understands How Different Materials React to Water Absorption and Provides the Appropriate Water Extraction in Raleigh

Understanding hygroscopic materials and how they absorb water is the basis for the water cleanup SERVPRO provides to commercial entities. 

Hygroscopic Materials 101

Materials that readily absorb water are hygroscopic. They not only absorb moisture but can hold onto water vapors that are in the air. Permeance is how water vapor flows through the material. Hygroscopic materials have a high permeance ability. The upside of this is, the easier an item absorbs water, the quicker it dries, making this fantastic news for companies needing water extraction in Raleigh. Hygroscopic materials include:

• Particleboard
• Upholstery
• Carpet & padding
• Gypsum wall insulation
• Unfaced insulation
• Fabric content

Rapid Water Mitigation is Necessary

Hygroscopic materials are prone to primary and secondary damage due to their absorption rate. Our technicians strive to limit direct damage and prevent secondary damage. For this to happen, immediate water damage remediation is a must. Things like delamination can happen if carpets aren’t dealt with right away. Your business’ content is in danger of damage from mold if moisture lingers for even 24 hours. 

Contact the Commercial Water Extraction Professionals

Our technicians are experienced at water removal from Raleigh businesses. We understand the importance of getting your company cleaned and restored fast. You can count on us for:

• Emergency services for water damage
• Ceiling repairs from water damages
• Water removal services
• Water cleanup
• Mitigation for burst pipes and ceiling leaks

Contact SERVPRO of Southeast Raleigh / Garner at (919) 615-1179 for your commercial water extraction needs.