Salt Water Adds to the Dangers of Flood Damage in Rocky Point Diners

1/17/2020 (Permalink)

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Salt Water Clean Up in Rocky Point Diners After a Flood

The term 'saltwater' almost makes it seem benign when discussing ocean water. We use salt water as a gargle to stave off sore throats during the flu season. When it comes rushing into your Rocky Point diner and covers your floor, saltwater no longer seems harmless. Long Island Sound contains saltwater, mixed with fresh, but even low concentrations of salt can add problems to an existing disaster.

When storms cause flooding or a pipe breaks, your diner in Rocky Point can sustain flood damage. If water comes in from Long Island Sound, however, the salinity creates a much more caustic environment than freshwater. Salt is only part of what is dissolved in this type of water. Minerals and oxygen also exist in saltwater. The salt eats away at the glue that holds wood together, and the oxygen gives corrosion a boost.

Flushing the floors with running water removes the majority of the salts and minerals left by the flood. We do this after our building department examines everything for structural deficits. They may need to remove tile or linoleum so we can properly dry out the floor's underlay.

After rinsing well, we continue with the mitigation and restoration work. Part of this includes the electrical system that powers your diner's lights, kitchen equipment, and office computers. This is another area where our building crew assists us in our work. Saltwater corrodes metal almost as soon as it touches it. Even without becoming submerged in it, electrical systems typically require complete rewiring. This is because of the way the moisture migrates inside enclosed spaces. 

To finish the job, we also check over your equipment, the hardware throughout your building, and clean up any kitchen supplies. Disposing of anything destroyed by the flood includes inventorying everything, helping you with insurance claims, and locating replacements. 

Call SERVPRO of Port Jefferson at (631) 476-5300 for assistance with any type or degree of flood damage in your food service establishment in Stony Brook, Ridge, or Miller Place. We are here, 24/7, and We're Always Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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