H1. Caulking: Be sure to use commercial grade
polyurethane caulk such as Vulcan or one ofthe newer “urethanized” acrylic caulks (theyhave a longer shelf life) on all window and dooropenings to keep water from intruding. Mostlatex caulk that is commonly used is simply notstrong enough for hot and humid weather.
2. Seepage: If door and slider openings aren’televated, water may buildup and seep inunderneath. If you have this situation, usepolyurethane sheeting and sand bags or tape.The idea is to minimize water that gets intothe bottom of the opening.
3. Power loss: If electricity is lost for anextended period of time check to see thatthe refrigerator and freezer are not leakingwater onto the floor.
4. Circulation: In general, humidity goes up at night. Be sure to circulate the air during mid-day when humidity is the lowest so that less moisture will be added to the interior.
5. Mopping up: If water does get on your woodall is not necessarily lost. Once power isrestored be ready to get the building dried outquickly. Remember that hot air will pullmoisture out much faster than air condition-
ing, especially if the relative humidity is high.Every 20 degree Fahrenheit increase in tem-perature doubles the amount of moisture theair will hold. Turn the heat on when youaren’t there, use fans and consider commercialdehumidification equipment. And finally, youmay need to remove the finish if you have aplywood subfloor to let the moisture out fastenough. Call and we will gladly connect youwith a wood floor professional in your area!
Hard rain over
an extended
period will try
to work its way
into a building.
If you do get
water on your
wood floor all is
not necessarily
lost. Try these
tips to minimize
water damage:
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