After a burst kitchen pipe on the Sunshine Coast caused extensive water damage that endangered the integrity of hardwood flooring, Steamatic Sunshine Coast stepped in with advanced drying techniques, leveraging our expertise to successfully preserve the hardwood flooring. Without prompt intervention, the potential outcome could have been irreparable damage, resulting in the flooring being discarded in landfill.
The Challenge
Drying the particleboard sub-floor beneath hardwood flooring poses a unique challenge when kitchen cabinetry is already installed. The top-down drying process is hindered by the presence of cabinetry and the cool temperatures beneath the house.
The Solution
Our expert technicians addressed this challenge by implementing a strategic solution. Containment was installed underneath the house to create a dedicated drying chamber, allowing targeted drying of the particleboard subfloor directly beneath the existing hardwood flooring. To enhance the drying process, specialised heat drying equipment was strategically positioned under the house. This equipment facilitated the introduction of hot, dry air into the drying chamber, while simultaneously extracting wet air. Additionally, heat was applied from above to the hardwood floor.
The Outcome
Steamatic Sunshine Coast successfully dried the subfloor and the hardwood flooring, all while keeping the kitchen cabinetry in place throughout the entire process.
Choose Steamatic Australia for expert intervention when faced with burst pipe emergencies and trust our advanced drying techniques to salvage and restore your valuable hardwood flooring.