Water Damage Remediation to Cinder Block in Los Gatos Homes

4/7/2021 (Permalink)

You can rely upon the professionals of SERVPRO completely during a flooding disaster cleanup.

Los Gatos residents can depend on SERVPRO for professional water removal services

When in-home flooding occurs, especially in the basement, cinder block and exterior walls can be impacted. One of the most significant factors in drying a block building or basement that has experienced basement flooding is the content of the open cells. Cinder blocks can hold a certain amount of moisture if they have equalized with the surrounding environment. Water damage repair is necessary at this point.

Water Clean Up for Cinder Blocks 

When your Los Gatos home suffers water damage, you need water damage remediation fast. When dealing with cinder block, one of the first things we check is to see if paint has been applied. Paint acts as a vapor barrier and can limit the amount of moisture absorbed. If necessary, we:

• Drill holes near the bottom of the wall in a mortar joint to allow water to drain
• Drill larger holes in the blocks to permit air circulation
• Use non penetrating moisture meters to determine when drying is complete
• Follow all state and local guidelines for working on structural elements

SERVPRO of Los Gatos / Monte Sereno has expert technicians that understand the drying techniques needed when dealing with unique situations such as wet cinder block. Contact us at (408) 600-2020 for water removal services.