Secondary Damages That Can Affect Your Business

2/20/2020 (Permalink)

When a flood or other water damage hits your business, you will probably see some visibible and instant damage, such as drywall and carpeting that is soaked or waterlogged. This type of issue is referred to as primary damage, as it is the first way that water affects the structure.  If primary damage is not addressed in a timely manner, or in the right way, it can quickly lead to secondary damage. These are issues that progress slower and may result in harder to notice problems. If your primary damage is not addressed by professionals, like the ones at SERVPRO of Trumbull, Monroe & Northern Bridgeport, it can lead to some of these problems. 

Deteriorating Drywall

Once drywall has been soaked through, it needs to be thoroughly dried out.  If it is not, it will begin to break down. The material inside the drywall begins to disintegrate if not dried soon enough.  This can lead to a larger project down the road if not addressed properly from the start.

Mold Growth

Mold becomes an issue when moisture levels after a water damage in your business are not returned to acceptable levels.  Lingering moisture allows mold spores to grow, sometimes at a rapid rate. They can spread to other parts of your business, leading to foul odors and other unsatisfactory problems.  

Warping Hardwood Floors 

When hardwood floors become soaked after water damage, the moisture needs to be fully extracted from the floorboards.  If it is not done completely, the remaining moisture can cause the wood to shift and warp. This issue can be very costly, as hardwood is expensive, and the process to replace the wood is not cheap either.