WINTER WOOD FLOOR WATER DAMAGE: HOW TO PROTECT AGAINST IT AND FIGHT BACK IF IT DOES OCCUR

Hardwood flooring have a good deal of"pluses" that make them attractive to designers, remodelers, builders, and owners alike. But although hardwood flooring can withstand lots of heavy traffic and abuse, they are vulnerable to water damage. When water damage occurs to hardwood floors, the cleanup can be costly and annoying.

Winter weather water damage happens via a number of ways, such as:

• A leaking or burst pipe which drains water on your flooring;
• A flood or storm causes leaks from the roof;
• pops up spills, sludge, and winter weather debris can leave residual water;
• Sewage leaks can have a catastrophic impact on your hardwood flooring.


Depending on the nature and degree of the damage, the timber may warp, swell, crack, or worse. Mold and mildew may also develop and metastasize from the flooring, creating a health hazard and an aesthetic problem.

To protect against the risks -- consider finishing the timber with a coat of polyurethane, acrylic, or urethane. Be careful when you mop not to use a lot of water, and if you do use a lot of, make certain to mop up the excess. Be on the lookout for warped or cracked pipes, shingles, roofs, walls, flashing, etc.. If you see problems, get them mended -- or employ professional to repair them -- to avoid the much more costly option of repairing/replacing the floors themselves.

If you need immediate and urgent help with water-dameged hardwood floors, the pros at Floor Sanding Edmonton can help.

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