Monroe Home Water Restoration for Drop Ceiling Leaks

3/2/2022 (Permalink)

Ceilings are often culprits of water damage. Our techs remove the damaged areas and make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO Water Cleanup Pros Repair Water-Damaged Drop Ceilings in Monroe 

Some Monroe homes may have drop ceilings composed of mineral wool or fiberglass ceiling tiles, which are cost-effective for hiding structural components like plumbing or ventilation from plain view. That said, these tiles are highly vulnerable to water leaks. They can quickly warp, break, crumble, or even grow mold due to the material's porous nature in a vulnerable area.

SERVPRO water restoration techs in Monroe can restore damaged properties to a pre-disaster condition with specialized restoration tools. Restoration tools at their disposal include:

• EPA-registered biocides.
• Commercial-grade extraction and drying equipment.
• Effective deodorizing solutions designed to remediate odor-causing substances at the particle level.

SERVPRO's water remediation tactics for ceiling tiles and insulation

If water leaks onto acoustic ceiling tiles, the wet tiles need to be moved at least temporarily to access the ceiling cavity.

• Technicians can uninstall and dispose of ceiling tiles per homeowners' wishes. Acoustical ceiling tiles replacement is generally more cost-effective than trying to restore, as water can permanently warp and make tiles brittle and vulnerable to mold growth
• SERVPRO professionals can also temporarily remove and potentially salvage insulation. This chance is much more likely if fiberglass insulation is used. Cellulose or cotton, meanwhile, may require replacement
• Restoration techs can extract water from ceiling cavity materials with portable extractors, which feature vacuum, heater, and pump systems used for various materials
• Remediation professionals can also perform structural drying with movers pointed 90 degrees toward the ceiling. This air circulates through the ceiling cavity and out of another hole, typically from a second removed ceiling tile. This strategy allows low-grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifiers to collect ceiling moisture for effective removal

SERVPRO of Monroe / West Monroe can be reached at (318) 345-5121 for service. We're Faster to Any Size Disaster and available 24/7 for restoration.