Can It Be Saved? Wet Documents, Books and
Photographs
Along with damage to plumbing, roofing and other
areas in the home, one of the greatest concerns when it comes to
flooding is the risk of loosing books, photos and important
documents. Paper and photographic film can easily become waterlogged
and destroyed if one isn’t careful when handling them. Fortunately,
with the right care and drying techniques, many cherished books and
irreplaceable photographs can be successfully recovered.
Allied
Restoration Company can provide complete document, photograph and
book drying in First
Hill and the greater Seattle area. By responding with proven
techniques, we can bring back what was once thought lost. Timing is
everything when it comes to saving wet paper, so the sooner we can
respond the better. Call us today at 425-458-5756.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Handling Wet Paper
As the Northeast
Document Conservation Center highlights, the more wet paper is
agitated, the more likely it is to tear and become damaged. Also,
depending on the type of water, it is sometimes better to leave wet
documents alone until professional services can properly retrieve and
dry them.
Even if documents close to floodwater seem
perfectly dry, it’s possible the increased humidity in the area
might contribute to mold growth later on, according to the National
Archives. No matter what the condition of the paper may seem to
be, it’s best left to a professional restoration team to determine
what steps, if any, have to be taken. When it comes to dealing with
wet documents, the most important step is contacting a document- and
book-drying service immediately.
Timing Is Critical
Once wet paper has been removed from a flooded
area, it can effectively be dried out using air or freezing
techniques. Depending on how contaminated the water was, a washing
process may also be necessary. Because paper comes in such a wide
variety of thicknesses and materials, and it may comprise different
types of inks, it’s absolutely critical that professional drying
services respond quickly as certain types of paper may require more
immediate action than others.
Document Recovery and Book-Drying Services in
First Hill, Seattle
Sometimes, home disasters come at a high cost.
Don’t let family photos, favorite books and important documents get
lost in the tally of what has been destroyed. Contact Allied
Restoration Company for document-recovery services in First Hill.
Every second counts when restoring wet and damaged paper, so call us
today at 425-458-5756.