Tips on How to Salvage Furniture After a Flood
Floods are no fun, no matter what the cause. Damage to your home and belongings can be almost as devastating and extensive from a burst water line as from a rising river or a leaking roof during the storm of the century. There may be ways, however, to restore or salvage furniture, depending on the extent of damage and how quickly you are able to take action. If you wake up to find that a washer hose has flooded an entire floor of your home, or you step out of bed onto soggy carpet, first find the source of the problem and stop the flooding. Next, move quickly to document the damage and prevent further destruction. Salvage Furniture Logically There are a series of logical steps to follow: First, take pictures. Document the extent of damage for insurance claims and to facilitate repairs. Not all damage is caused by standing … Continued