Ceiling Inside after Hurricane Damage to Roof

2/4/2019 (Permalink)

Ceiling inside the home a few weeks after Hurricane Micheal

The aftermath of Hurricane Michael was devastating to many!  Whether it be your home or business we are here to help.  Sometimes you don't see the resulting damage immediately, however after only a few days of the insulation being saturated can cause the visible effects shown here.  Drywall has to be removed to gain access to the insulation inside of exterior walls and in the ceiling.  Sometimes we can access the insulation through the attic but in many cases the ceiling has to be removed to dispose of the wet insulation.

The wall cavity and the ceiling cavity (the framing) is then treated with an antimicrobial to assist with any bacterial growth and then we drying equipment is used to dry out the other structural components.  

These steps are important.  If not done properly you take the chance of possibly mold issues in the future.  Be sure to test for moisture in the framing prior to replacing insulation and drywall.  

These are services SERVPRO of Columbia and Suwannee Counties offer so call us if you find yourself in this situation.