The disastrous ramifications of a flood can leave a young New York family scrambling to recover and diminish the damage. Wood floors are done. Carpets are trash. The steps to take are focused almost exclusively on getting wet materials out as fast as possible.
Concrete floors are the greatest buffer against a flood. It is the most sensible and practical method for preserving the integrity of the home. In the aftermath of a flood, it could be just the thing that makes the home salvageable or ruined.
The first major threat is the water, and the Poured Floor concrete is well-equipped to the task. Typically, carpet or wood paneling will coat the concrete flooring. The covering (as well as the mat is removed). Cleaning the concrete of on resting water is easy because the concrete is cool on the surface. Water evaporates fast as long as the concrete is exposed. The surface is also flat. Using a squeegee on the surface is incredibly easy.
The concrete can’t be realistically damaged by any chemicals that should be used to manage mold growth. It’s a famously durable material. It will not scratch or face any damage when large furniture is being moved and the home is being managed after the flooding. Mold is also unlikely to grow on the surface of the concrete. Traditionally, the team at Hoffman Floor Covering Corporation recommends treating the edges of the home where the walls meet the ground. Along here, the concrete will be strategically positioned against the walls so as to avoid any water damage. The coolness of the concrete will evaporate water quickly. Mold treatment chemicals should be used along the edge of the home. There may be little need to treat most of the concrete surface itself due to fast cooling and exposure.
Concrete is the most effective material to use in protecting a home against a potential flood. Wood falls apart at the first sight of water. A Poured Floor is the best method for minimizing potential flood damage. Carpets are easily replaceable. The concrete floor is not. May as well do it right the first time out.
