Minimizing Water Damage to Books and Documents
It’s not always easy to comprehend the
destruction water damage is fully capable of until it actually
invades your home. While many homeowners are familiar with methods to
restore wooden furniture and other property from water damage, most
assume books, paperwork and photographs aren’t as equally
salvageable.
Fortunately, there are a number of ways a
professional drying service can restore wet documents. There are also
steps homeowners can take to prevent complete destruction of their
favorite books, family photos and important documents.
If major water damage or a serious flood has
invaded your home and threatens to destroy your books, documents and
pictures, contact Allied Restoration Company right away. Assisting
homeowners in Bellevue and throughout Seattle and Washington, we have
helped many retain what they cherish the most. Please call us at
425-458-5756.
Taking Preventative Measures
When it comes to minimizing water damage to
documents, the best approach is to plan for a flood before it
happens. Although accidents from extreme weather are never easy to
predict, by having regular roof and plumbing inspections, many
homeowners can address small issues before they grow into a much
larger ones during storms.
Basements, as U.S.
News reports, are the most common areas in a
home to become flooded. As a result, having shelving installed that
keeps books and papers away from the floor is a great way to avoid
the chances of water damage. It may also be worth prioritizing what
has to be in the basement and, where possible, digitize important
documents so there’s always a backup.
What to Do After a Flood
It’s hard not to resist removing books and
documents form a flood, no matter how soaked they may be.
Unfortunately, most homeowners who do this risk the opportunity for
successful document recovery. Wet paper is incredibly fragile and, as
the Nantucket
Historical Association highlights, wet books
are particularly susceptible to warping and buckling.
The best course of action is to contact a Bellevue
document-drying service immediately and allow professionals to
handle the situation. Recovering wet materials requires the specific
tools and techniques that restoration companies possess. Also, even
after the paperwork has been moved away from the water, an analysis
has to be conducted in order to determine the best document recovery
method.
Document Drying Services in Bellevue
With experience in flood damage and recovery,
Allied Restoration Company is fully equipped to provide complete
restoration and document-recovery services. Homeowners in Bellevue
and throughout Seattle have come to rely on us to take care of what’s
most important to them. Call us today at 425-458-5756.