Managing Damaging Floodwater in Cocoa Attic Spaces

3/27/2022 (Permalink)

Attic flooding needs to be quickly investigated and the cause fixed. Contact SERVPRO to assess and remediate the damage. We are standing by 24/7.

Storms Cause Flood Damage in Cocoa Homes That Must Be Managed Quickly

Our community is no stranger to storm damage events resulting in flooding. Because this intruding water is always possible after torrential rainfalls, high winds, or hail, the roof can become ruined to the point of requiring repairs.

Roof Damage

One of the first steps in managing attic flood damage of Cocoa homes is to determine the extent of the impact to the roof. Vulnerabilities in the exterior of your home can allow continual water penetration under the right conditions, so board-up and tarping are important first steps when the team arrives. Through our general contractor license, we are also capable of completing build-back services like repairing the roof during this phase of restoration.

Attic System Degradation

An alarming issue with flooding in the attic is how quickly these materials can erode and deteriorate. In many cases, homeowners do not have this space finished for extra living areas, so exposed beams and materials like insulation could quickly be damaged by intruding water. Oversaturated structural elements can take longer to dry or might require replacement altogether.

Drying Up Floodwater

Early actions for the home after attic flooding is working to remove the water damage in this area. Clearing out trapped moisture can prevent degradation of the building materials. There are several tools involved in the recovery and drying of this confined space, including:

• Air movers
• Dehumidifiers
• Portable heaters
• Negative pressure machines
• Drying mats

Repairing the Damage

Another advantage to choosing our experienced team to help is our ability to manage repairs and reconstruction a property might require after flooding. The attic can become heavily damaged by prolonged exposure to floodwater, especially when this moisture migrates to the lower levels through the ceiling assemblies. We can remove ruined materials and replace them quickly to finish a job.

Storm damage and flood recovery are common threats to area homes, making the swift response of our SERVPRO of Central Brevard crucial. Give us a call now at (321) 638-4947.