Before

After

Storm-Induced Damage to a Canoga Park Kitchen

Severe rainstorms, when allowed to access an attic in a Canoga Park house, can result in the mess depicted in the Before Photo. The heavy water not only soaks the trusses, insulation, and stored possessions ruining them, but the hazards from hanging debris and potential electrical shorts are also notable. SERVPRO of Canoga Park/West Hills, if called out to mitigate the losses, can respond quickly to prevent further rainwater from entering the attic crawlspace by closing the damaged roof. Demolition of the wetted materials and then the drying of the structure are vital to limit water damage from the storm. By strategically placing air movers, dehumidifiers (both chemical and mechanical), and venting the excess moisture to the exterior, the customer can have his home back more quickly "Like it never even happened."