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Potential Damages

If you have suffered water damage, you should be aware of the following:

• A building is not dry once the visible water is gone.  It can take an additional 5-6 weeks to completely dry out, even with dehumidification measures.
• Water can reside undetected under floors, causing rot and deterioration to building foundations.
• Water penetrates electronic equipment and electrical conduits causing long term corrosion and electrical safety hazards.
• Fresh water can pick up chemical contaminants including asbestos from building surfaces, which can be harmful when deposited on sensitive electronic equipment.
• Sewage back surges and deep water flooding carry the potential for serious health hazards.
• The water from burst heating pipes is potentially corrosive and could cause skin burns.
• Salt water is extremely corrosive and will attack all metal surfaces.
• Books and documents that become wet will suffer mold growth and subsequent deterioration very quickly.

A Wet Environment must be stabilized

One of the most traumatic disaster occurrences facing home owners, insurance companies and property managers is water damage.  Water damage restoration is a significant part of our insurance restoration division.  Most fire restoration projects have extensive water damage.  Broken water pipes and plumbing backups are also very common.

Whether caused by a natural or man-made disaster, moisture is a fast and silent destroyer of furnishings, equipment and building interiors.  The results of the damage are costly repairs and often replacement or reconstruction.  Timing is crucial to the dehumidification of a building and the prevention of the growth of destructive mold and mildew.

How We Can Help...

Our customers are guaranteed the best service and a quality job.  We have the equipment necessary to extract excessive water in addition to commercial grade dehumidifiers and carpet fans, which are needed to completely dry out the affected areas.

Dry-out procedures are extremely important in water damage cases; a total assessment of the damages can only be made after the dry-out.  Once dry-out is complete and the damage assessment made, we can go ahead with all of the necessary repairs and reconstruction.

Midstates Home Solutions can dramatically reduce the scope of damage and save thousands of dollars in replacement costs.  Using the sophisticated, portable, commercial dehumidification equipment, Midstates can quickly and efficiently return the humidity and moisture levels, of any building, back to normal.  The rapid removal of excess moisture will help avoid permanent damage which would occur if left untreated.

The Specifics

After flooding has occurred, the area directly affected by the water is not the only one at risk.  Water-soaked areas create a high ambient humidity, which can negatively impact undamaged areas and their contents.  In fact, high levels of moisture content in the air can do as much damage as direct water contact.

If left unprotected, materials that naturally absorb moisture from the air quickly become damaged.  For example: books grow mold on their covers, woodwork swells and buckles, and electrical systems and electronic equipment begin to corrode.

To mitigate damage, it is imperative that the environmental conditions in the water damaged areas be brought under control as quickly as possible.  This is done by reducing the relative humidity in the area to under 40% RH and the temperature to 72 degrees F.

It is also crucial that areas not directly affected by the water intrusion are sealed off.  We create a "blanket of dry air” in these areas, so the ambient moisture is successfully kept at bay.

Midstates Home Solutions is certified in the application of dehumidification technology.  Our battery of drying equipment is capable of controlled drying of homes and contents on site.

We understand for drying to be effective, an immediate response that gets the wet environment under control is imperative.  By quickly reducing the humidity and temperature levels, water damage and the potential for mold growth is temporarily stopped until a long-term solution can be implemented.

Water-damaged structures and materials are dried using professional dehumidification equipment.  This specialized equipment surrounds the water-damaged area with dehumidified air.  The dry air extracts moisture from the wet objects, surfaces, and materials.  When set up properly, the dehumidifiers reduce the vapor pressure allowing the water soaked material to release its water molecules, accelerating the evaporation process.

Drying is a science requiring an understanding of the dynamics of ambient conditions, how to create and control the ideal environment, and how to manage the process through to successful completion.  Tracking hidden moisture and monitoring moisture content are two key aspects of determining when materials have been returned to their standard moisture levels.  Daily reports showing moisture readings and drying progress are necessary throughout the project.