Trust SERVPRO for Your Next Hardwood Floor Repair

3/18/2021 (Permalink)

Protecting your commercial business’ hardwood floors is of the utmost importance considering the visible wear and tear that they can experience when exposed to various elements and emergencies such as fires, floods, and storms. Mother Nature is unpredictable, so it is often difficult to prepare for emergencies such as these. Learning about the common causes of hardwood floor damage can, however, can give you a better idea of what to expect from different types of damage to hardwoods and what kinds of remediation services are necessary.

What Causes Damage to Hardwood Floors?

Most hardwood floor damage can be traced back to heat and moisture exposure. This exposure may be the result of major disasters, like fires and floods, or factors as simple as high levels of humidity and heat in your commercial business. Significant damage usually calls for hardwood floor replacement, but minor abrasions can be restored through repair work. Keep reading to learn more about heat and moisture, as well as the ways in which they can impact hardwood floors in commercial businesses:

Heat Damage

Hardwood floor boards shrink when exposed to intense heat. The shrinkage can leave hazardous gaps in the flooring, which typically require hardwood floor replacement. Heat damage on a smaller level such as burn marks or smoke and soot damage, however, may only require hardwood floor repair work. You can protect your commercial business’ hardwood floors from experiencing damage due to intense heat by practicing fire safety and making sure that indoor temperatures stay cool.

Moisture Damage

While heat exposure can cause wood to shrink, subjection to moisture results in wood expanding. Hardwood floors, when exposed to water, absorb moisture, loosen, and can become deformed. They may buckle completely or curl upward or downward in two processes known as cupping and crowning. Another concern when dealing with wet hardwood floors is mold growth. Because mold favors moist and humid environments, hardwood floor boards that have been exposed to moisture can become prime locations for mold growth. You can decrease the risk of mold growth in your commercial business by lowering humidity levels indoors and facilitating air flow. In the event that your commercial business experiences mold growth on your hardwood floors, keep in mind that SERVPRO provides Commercial Mold Restoration services.

We’re Your “One-Stop-Shop”

SERVPRO has you covered if your commercial business is subjected to hardwood floor damage after a disaster. Whether your emergency is water, fire, storm, or mold related, we can take care of the restoration process and complete any additional rebuild or repair work afterward. By trusting SERVPRO to handle the entire job from start to finish, you will eliminate the need to jump through unnecessary hoops that may cost you valuable time and money. We love being our customers’ “one-stop-shop”, guiding them through the entire process until their business is restored to its preloss condition. SERVPRO of Metro Pittsburgh East is so much more than just an emergency fire and water restoration company. Check out our long list of Building Services for a better idea of the wide array of rebuild and repair services that we offer, from hardwood floor repair to fine art restoration. Call us today at (412) 672-5400 to ensure that your commercial business’ hardwood floors receive the thorough repair that they need.