Before

After

Water damage - Centereach

Water intrusion will affect building materials both immediately and over time. Damage that occurs immediately by direct contact with water is referred to as primary damage. Damage that occurs because material remains wet for an extended period of time is referred to as secondary damage. 

Note: Water also affects materials indirectly.  Excessive moisture leads to elevated humidity. (secondary damage) 

Types of secondary damage

• dimensional changes
• loss of structural integrity,
• microbial growth and staining. 

SERVPRO takes action to prevent secondary damage by evaluating to begin the drying process. Primary question "should it be dried". If restoration is not supported after evaluating the level of contamination, damage and costs, then the items are removed. Although if restoration is supported, the item is dried.