Why Did Some of My Furniture and Cupboards Swell?

1/27/2021 (Permalink)

Don't let moisture take over your home. If your see evidence of water damage in your home, don't wait, call SERVPRO right away for assistance.

SERVPRO provides fast response for water damage in Hamilton Township

Water can enter a home or a commercial building in several ways, causing damage to the contents and the structure if not removed quickly. The most common sources of water are:

Broken or cracked water pipes

Appliances malfunctioning

Broken windows, doors, and even the roof caused by storms

Floods

Whenever water enters your Hamilton Township home, significant water damage can occur if the water and moisture are not immediately removed. The amount of damage only increases the longer water or even high humidity is left in place. Various wood products react differently to water as they absorb moisture and swell. For example:

Hardwood floors swelling may cause cupping or crowning

Wood products such as particleboard and plywood swell and lose structural integrity

Laminated flooring may swell quickly

The finish on furniture constructed from particleboard may prevent water from penetrating

Your SERVPRO team can respond quickly and focus on items most sensitive to water damage.

Contact SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton for water damage service to Hamilton township residential and commercial buildings and surrounding areas. We can help 24/7. Call (609) 965-0885.