Water Damage & Restoration

 

Effect of Abnormal Water: Water indoors is an abnormal condition and can cause or contribute to a number of problems. The damage and health implications increase the longer the materials remain wet. There are at least four progressive stages of indoor water damage as follows;

 

1. Water migrates into areas not originally affected. Water spreads laterally into adjoining rooms, penetrates materials below and wicks up into porous materials above. It is best to evaluate all affected areas, not just the areas with visible saturation.

2. Saturated materials begin swelling as they absorb moisture. In many situations drying and restoration will restore them, and in others damage may be permanent. Rapid drying will help reduce the chance of permanent damage.

3. As water evaporates, it causes an abnormal humidity condition. High humidity can damage some porous materials if allowed to continue. Humidity damage is most common when the indoor humidity exceeds 60% over time. It is best to reduce the indoor humidity quickly to help prevent humidity damage.

4. After water intrusion, mold and bacterial spore can germinate and multiply. Given acceptable growth conditions, one organism can multiply to more than one billion organisms in less than 24 hours. Microorganisms can cause mold damage and degrade indoor air quality. Some microorganisms produce antigens and allergens which cause allergies while others can cause infections and toxic diseases.

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Did you know that water damage is annually the #1 disaster in the United States? Florida is no stranger to hurricanes, floods, and heavy downpours that result in water intruding into homes and businesses. Just ONE inch of water in your property can come with a big price tag. Don’t fall victim to this! The first step to handling water damage is knowing who to call. Having a trusted water damage company such as FusionCRS will be your ticket to a restored home by trusted and certified technicians. Whether it’s flood water or a toilet overflow, FusionCRS is there from the beginning to the end. A mop and fan doesn’t do the trick for the hidden damages that water causes. Our 24/7 team will gather your information from the first call and be there right away for an assessment. Delaying this will almost always create a bigger situation. Don’t stop the flow of your home life or business revenue by hesitating about taking care of water damage – it’s a must.  If you’re in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, or surrounding areas then the expertise of FusionCRS is exactly who you should call for your cleaning and restoration needs; an established, trusted, and credible company that keeps you and your property first.

Breaking Down Your Water Damage:

  • Fixing the source of the water invasion is crucial when addressing water damage. It’s essential to begin water extraction almost immediately after. Stagnant water can create a world of problems so the faster it’s extracted the better. Our top of the line tools and equipment make the process painless and smooth.
  • After your property is dry as possible, we begin damage control. Just like fire, water spreads and can ruin everything in its path. FusionCRS always has the goal to save as much as possible. When it comes to flooring, everything is pulled up when necessary. This can include – subfloor, baseboards, padding, carpet, hardwood, and tile.
  • Drying and dehumidification equipment is then set up. On average, the equipment remains at the affected location for three days. This could be more or less depending on the severity of the damage. The area affected will then be re-examined to insure there is no excessive moisture present. If everything is okay, the area will be put back to the condition it was before the water damage occurred. Dehumidification is a process that can save the home or business owner money in restoration and replacement costs. Dehumidifiers are used in water damage situations to pull water and moisture from the walls, concrete, carpets, insulation, baseboards, and atmosphere. This reduces high humidity and moisture levels, allowing for a greater drying time and significantly reduces the chances for mold growth.