Storm Damage and Recovery Strategies in Marietta

How Controlled Demolition Supports Restoration

No one who has endured the damage of severe wind and torrential rains can deny the fear and disruption these extreme weather events bring to a home in their paths in Marietta. Storm damage can rip off roofs and send debris flying through windows, doors, and siding. With the integrity of your home’s structure compromised, water flows unimpeded throughout, flooding areas and pooling in building cavities. Homeowners can experience a second shock wave when responding restoration technicians appear ready to inflict even more damage and destruction as a prelude to emergency services. The professionals at AdvantaClean of Marietta prioritize transparent communications, explaining and demonstrating why partial tear-outs of building materials are necessary to mitigate and remediate storm damage and smooth the path to reconstruction.

Reasons for Controlled Demolition

Once professional restoration crews arrive, the emphasis must be on removing water rapidly to avoid continuing deterioration and secondary damage like mold growth after storm damage in Marietta. AdvantaClean of Marietta chooses among various controlled demolition techniques to reach and remove the water quickly and safely and then deliver essential structural drying interventions. Waiting passively for fluids to drain and materials to dry out exposes your residence to mold growth and the incredibly corrosive effects of water damage and significant safety hazards, including:

• Crumbling and eventual failure of drywall and plaster

• Swelling and weakening of framing 

• Warping of flooring

• Rusting of metal supports and fasteners 

• Collapsing of structures like ceilings, walls, and stairs

Carefully considering and executing partial demolition puts our technicians in control of the situation. Our active tear-out assists in fast water removal and effective drying while limiting random damage. Instead, we set the stage for straightforward rebuilding.

Marching Controlled Demolition to Your Circumstances

Consider a short list of the following common examples:

• Bulging ceilings signal thousands of pounds of water threatening to burst through, wreaking more havoc on structures below and imperiling the safety of occupants and workers. Our technicians carefully drill, poke, or cut weep holes from the walls to the center of the affected ceiling to release the water gradually.

• Flooded rooms contain water long enough for the fluids to wick up drywall or plaster. At the same time, water from upper levels might be filling the recesses between walls. Flood cuts release trapped water and remove damaged materials as described;

• Technicians snap a chalk line at least 12 to 24 inches above the visible flooding. Often, the line is made high enough to fit full sheets of replacement drywall to minimize the shaping of new materials during rebuilding.

• A drywall or other saw cuts the line between the studs and the wet materials, plus the upper margin pulls off, exposing the wet area for water extraction and drying.

• Technicians select planks or strips of hardwood flooring for temporary removal to allow extraction of water that percolates down through the subfloor. Propping the strategically situated hardwood allows warm, dry air to penetrate several flooring layers to prevent further damage and warping.  

Partner with the professionals at AdvantaClean of Marietta when extreme weather damages your home, including the effects of tropical storms or hurricanes. One call to (470) 819-2077 gets the restoration ball rolling with clear explanations and expectations for all the recovery strategies.