How Water Damage Can Create a Mold Issue in Your Monterey Park Home or Business

8/8/2022 (Permalink)

Water Damage Inside The Drywall Can Cause Mold. Call Us Right Away At The First Sign of Damage!

The goal during any water damage situation is to remove moisture as quickly as possible and preferably within 48 hours so that mold/fungi cannot form. When your home or business in Monterey Park gets negatively affected by moisture, professional companies like SERVPRO can help reduce the severity. In most cases, we speed up the natural evaporation and drying process by utilizing air movers and dehumidifiers. The air movers create air flow so that water keeps evaporating from wet surfaces while dehumidifiers remove moisture from the air and provide the fans with hot, dry air. However, when certain building materials receive water damage, other measures must be taken to drop moisture levels and prevent mold growth quickly.  

When water leaks into your home, it usually accumulates on the floor first. Then, it soaks into your drywall and starts to wick its way up your walls, possibly causing extensive water damage to your Monterey Park property. If wall cavities get wet, fungi can form on the paper backing of the drywall and the wooden studs to which the drywall is attached. In some scenarios, our SERVPRO technicians cut the drywall a foot or two (sometimes four) up from the floor so that air can get pushed into the wall cavity. In other situations, we use advanced technology to dry out the drywall and the wood trapped behind it without tearing up your walls.  

Our highly trained team always strives hard to provide fast 24/7 service if you ever suffer a property disaster. If you notice that your drywall got wet after a water leak, call SERVPRO of Monterey Park at (626) 656-6577 right away!

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