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Water penetration into a building’s structure is more common than most people realize. It can be very destructive and if left untreated, can result in significant property damage. Therefore as soon as water intrusion into a building’s structure is detected, Morris Construction should be called in to assess necessary repairs to minimize property damages. While this work can be put into action very quickly, the knowledge required to know what is required, how to proceed and the techniques to use can only be acquired through extensive hands on experience and distinguishes the differentiation between a long term solution and an ineffective learning experience.
Morris Construction employs the use of various moisture meters to determine the moisture boundaries and water saturation levels in a building’s structure. While some detectable dryrot can be cut away and the remaining wet wood members can be dried out with specialize drying equipment, many contractors are simply not knowledgeable of the steps or techniques to clear the surrounding air and infected area of odors and contaminants associated with dampness, sewage, floods, urine and decay.
When left untreated, water damage can progress to a point of deterioration know as dry rot . Most people, and many contractors, do not understand the complexity behind the removal of dry rot or that it’s a living airborne organism that can easily spread throughout a structure and can extend into concealed area (underneath exterior siding, exterior and interior trims, nunhood products (drywall, flooring coverings, decking, etc.). As building structures are built with the intent of permanency, it takes a very experienced specialists to dismantle and reassemble the building structure impacted by water damage and/or dry rot. The longer water damage and it’s resulting dryrot remains untreated, the greater the risk for damage to extend further through the exterior and interior of a building’s structure which directly increases the complexity and costs of repairs. Morris Construction thoroughly understands the importance and complexity of water damage and dry rot repairs.
The failure to remove, or the improper removal of, a building’s structural component(s) damager by water intrusion or dry rot can also result in unnecessary secondary damages. Some secondary damages are not only detrimental to the building’s structural integrity but they can also be fatal to the people performing the work or in the work area should the building collapse due to not being properly supported. Morris Construction has the knowledge, the experience and the required speciality equipment for water damage and dry rot renovation and repair work. Building lifting jacks, supports timbers, temporary post and beam with metal bracing supports and scaffolding are only a few of the mandatory speciality equipment required to perform this work safely and effectively.
In addition to repairs the damage cause by water intrusion and resulting dry rot, Morris Construction has the knowledge and experience to identify and make the necessary repairs to the source of the water intrusion thereby preventing the same damages from reoccurring due to poor original design and/or defective workmanship.
As most dry rot jobs are handled on a time and material basis, it is critical to ensure that this work is performed using proper knowledge, techniques, skills and equipment so that you, the customer, does not pay more for inexperience or endure short lived "repairs" when you can hire an experienced specialist who will cost less in the long run and provide effective long term solutions.
Morris Construction is also knowledgeable on various treatments required to prevent deterioration caused by termites, fungus rot and decay.
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