How water damage and flood damage affects you: Within minutes: Water contamination spreads to unaffected areas, stains released from furniture, discolor carpet permanently, moisture sensitive surfaces on furniture turn white, paper goods are ruined due to moisture absorption and swelling, pre-existing animal odor becomes apparent. Within hours: Furniture in direct contact with water swells, legs begins to split, drawers bind, sheet-rock swells and disintegrates, wallpaper adhesives release, bacterial odor becomes apparent. Within days: Mildew and mold damage appears along with characteristics musty odor, metal surfaces begin to rust, door and window casings swell and distort. Within weeks: Mildew and Mold damage associated with prolonged dampness sinks roots into organic materials, wholesale damage to structure and contents is experience. If you have any water damage give us Restoration Pro a call at 973-566-0987. We provide Emergency Assistance 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are a certified and insured company.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 19:43:08 +0000