How Long Does It Take to Dry Materials in a Flood?

2/22/2021 (Permalink)

Flood damage mitigation by SERVPRO technicians is the right choice. Their man power and equipment are ready 24/7 365 days a year.

SERVPRO understands different materials suffering flood damage require other drying techniques

Flooding is not limited to warm weather. Heavy winter snows can melt and cause rivers to overflow. This can mean floodwaters are entering and contaminating homes. Many times, structural vulnerabilities can allow water to enter the house from above as well. That is when you need emergency mitigation.

The Type of Material Determines Drying Times

When flood damage occurs in Oyster Bay, our team can offer emergency mitigation efforts such as tarping the roof and containing floodwaters. Water extraction and decontamination are crucial. How fast things dry depends on the level of saturation and the type of material. 

• Porous – Items like carpet fall into this category. Hygroscopic material absorbs water quickly. This also makes it easier to dry.
• Semi-Porous – Subflooring and wood structural elements are considered semi-porous. They do not absorb moisture as quickly as porous material but can still be damaged by standing water. 
• Lower Permeability – Material like concrete is lower permanent material and does not absorb moisture like the above. Because it is slower to take in liquid, it also takes longer to dry.

Porous items can often be dried in as little as 24 hours, while the other things can take days. It all depends on the needed equipment and how much moisture the technicians are dealing with.

For professional flood damage mitigation, contact SERVPRO of Oyster Bay at (516) 464-3300.