Flood Damage Recovery Needed for Wayne Attics

6/27/2022 (Permalink)

The attic can be a common place to experience flood and water damage for area homes. Call SERVPRO for fast results.

Restoring Flood Damage in Attics Is Complex

The attic space is a necessary element of many homes for the structure's insulation, access to the roofing materials, and additional storage. When flooding impacts this housing area, it can quickly spread to the living space below without prompt and direct mitigative action. There are many causes of flood and water damage to the attic and roof of Wayne homes, including:

• Fallen trees
• Wind damage 
• Driving rain
• Ice damming
• Hail damage

Temporary Repairs of Damaged Roofs

Scoping an attic space for flood damage to Wayne properties involves carefully evaluating the roof. SERVPRO professionals must assess every element of a roof's construction for weakening or compromise. Our contractors must install patches to stop water flow temporarily to focus efforts on drying and cleaning the attic. 

Complications of Confined Space

One of the complications of cleaning up flood-damaged attic space is the confined space. Sometimes this storage area above your living space is little more than a few feet in height, making introducing many cleaning and drying systems a challenge. We rely on portable tools like wet vacuums and strategically placed air movers to help with confined areas. 

Salvageable Materials in the Attic 

It can be beneficial to save the high volume of insulation in the attic when possible. Not all insulation is possible to preserve, but many fiberglass types can be dried and reinstalled where it was pulled. Our professionals can use larger insulation vacuums to potentially save it. 

The attic can be a common place to experience flood and water damage for area homes. To understand how these situations can quickly get out of control and spread to the living space below, contact our SERVPRO of Wayne team immediately to help. We have effective mitigation and emergency services starting as soon as you call (973) 546-4977.