Effective Restoration and Repairs for Your Texas Home

Deemed one of nature's most destructive forces, water can have the same devastating impact on your home when it affects vital construction systems like flooring. Whether a burst pipe or a steady drip in the wall cavities, prolonged moisture concerns can lead to costly replacements if not addressed quickly by experienced restoration professionals. 

Water damage repairs for Plano homes and businesses often begin with the flooring. Lightspeed Restoration of Plano specializes in mitigating water damage, preserving flooring, and restoring homes after disasters.

Hardwood Flooring

Hardwood floors are naturally porous, making them highly prone to water damage. When exposed to moisture, the cellulose of wood attracts water droplets and moisture to bond on a molecular level. Even after a short period, severe physical distortion can begin, like swelling, bloating, and warping. Common concerns for water-damaged wood include:

  • Cupping: This is when the plank edges rise, but the center sinks. 

  • Buckling: This threat is where wood contorts and begins to pull away from the subflooring. 

  • Mold Growth: Mold and mildewing become possible when moisture becomes trapped around organic matter. 

Carpet

Carpeting is porous to the point it becomes a literal sponge, quickly pulling moisture to the fibers, padding, and against the subfloor. The most significant issues that can take place once water is not extracted fast enough are the following:

  • Fibers weaken and deteriorate.

  • Mold and bacteria grow in the padding.

  • Contaminants in the floodwater pose health risks.

Even if the top layer air-dries, moisture most frequently stagnates underneath, requiring professional-grade drying equipment to eliminate.

Laminate and Vinyl

Laminate and vinyl flooring, though common, are due to their cost-effective nature and partial resistance to water. However, the material is far from waterproof. Water seepage through the seams causes:

  • Swelling up and delamination of laminate planks

  • Degrade the adhesive under the vinyl plank to cause peeling and shifting

  • Loose planks allow water penetration and support mold growth. 

How We Can Help Restore Your Flooring

With Lightspeed Restoration of Plano at your service, we know the importance of protecting your flooring and removing imminently destructive water damage. We have advanced drying equipment to manage the lingering moisture in porous flooring materials and avoid the long-term deterioration of one of your home's most critical construction systems. We rapidly assess the condition of your floors and provide the best approach for restoration, repairs, and long-term solutions against further water or mold threats. 

Our team at Lightspeed Restoration of Plano is ready to salvage as much of your flooring as possible while maintaining your home's safety and structural integrity. Call us at (972) 399-3236 for immediate professional water damage restoration services.

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