Year end heavy rains tend to bring few tricky problems to the wood parquet or timber floorings damaged due to internal flooding. Severity of damages lessen if immediate actions taken.
Flooding - common problem of floodings are usually brought about by;
- forget to shut all windows / openings / shelters
- broken / faulty / mulfunction drainage pipelines
- most common choking up of balcony / patios drainage hole(s)
- severe cracks in external walls allowed excessive water to seep in
How to reduce or lessen effects of flooding damaged on wooden parquet & timber floorings?
- drain out all excess waters immediately ( < 30 minutes )
- attempt to minimise flooding causes. consult reputable waterproofing company
- electric fans to dry up the area. Floor air blower used by cleaning service most ideal
- remove any furnitures or floor covering or floor mats as these trap waters
- depends on excess of moisture assorbed into wood parquet flooring, it takes upto 4 weeks to bring moisture to amber conditions
What are signs of wood parquet / timber floors already damaged?
- uneven between joints or simply wapping
- darkening of the flooring parquet tiles, timber strips, especially around edges
Lastly, always consult flooring experts. Never hear say or someone say... Call us @ Mr Wood Varnish ( tel. 9631-9008 ) , free onsite consultation on exact remedy to your given situation.