The Areas Most Damaged by Flooding in Hicksville Homes

3/21/2022 (Permalink)

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It is important to realize how catastrophic flood damage can be to a home, in certain areas are more susceptible to wear and degradation than others. When floodwater enters your property, certain spaces could be at risk.

Flooring Materials

One of the areas most directly impacted by the flood damage in Hicksville homes or businesses is the flooring materials. When intruding flood water enters the property, it comes to rest on the flooring that ultimately absorbs it if the floor is porous enough. Some of the susceptible types include:

• Hardwood
• Engineered Wood
• Carpets
• Vinyl Plank

Wall and Ceiling Systems 

Migrating moisture within the house can impact wall assemblies and structural cavities. When standing water persists in openings between walls or the house's exterior, this prolonged saturation and absorption into porous materials results in the degradation of building elements.

Attics

Storm damages are often an attributing factor to flood effects entering the home. When flooding occurs in the attic space, this is a direct result of damage to the roof by storm or ice event. When the water reaches the inside of your home, it can spread quickly to the lower levels without prompt action.

Basements

The basement is one of the most regularly damaged areas of homes on account of flooding. Gravity plays a significant part in helping water find its way to the property's lowest level, and structural openings like port windows become entry points for intruding floodwater during events like flash flooding. We utilize several extraction and drying tools to help recover damaged basements.

While flooding can impact multiple areas of your home, certain spots are more susceptible to penetration and standing water than others. Our professionals are aware of the most sensitive zones of your property and work to address flood damage in these areas as quickly as possible. Our SERVPRO of Hicksville / Plainview roster is ready to help anytime when you call (516) 733-1800.