Before

After

Heavy Rains Seep Through Window Flashing and Affects Solid Hardwood Flooring

In order to prevent wood flooring from cupping after storm or water damage, pictured above, IMMEDIATE ACTION is crucial. 

Here is a Water Damage Timeline to show you just how quickly water can affect your home:

Water Damage Timeline

Within Minutes:

• Water quickly spreads throughout your property, saturating everything in its path.
• Water is absorbed into walls, floors, upholstery, and belongings.
• Furniture finishes may bleed, causing permanent staining on carpets.
• Photographs, books, and other paper goods start to swell and warp.

Hours 1 - 24:

• Drywall begins to swell and break down.
• Metal surfaces begin to tarnish.
• Furniture begins to swell and crack.
• Dyes and inks from cloth and paper goods spread and stain.
• A musty odor appears.

For help restoring your home after storm, call SERVPRO of Alexandria at (703)739-2800. We’ll make it “Like it never even happened.”