Hurricane Harvey hit Houston in August but left standing water in
many areas through the beginning of September. In the wake of all of
this tragic flooding, it left many home and business owners with damaged
property. If you are one of these owners, who is faced with having to
rebuild, you may find yourself shuffling through the destruction asking,
“Can this be
restored or do I need to replace it?”
We understand that this is a trying time and that the cost of
replacing everything in your home or business will be expensive. We also
understand that this is a time you need to be able to work with trusted
craftsmen, like us, who care about getting your life back to where it
was before the storm.
Can
natural stone
be salvaged and restored after a flood? Is it resilient enough to stand
against the penetrating flood waters? The answer is, yes. Obviously, we
must take into account the condition of the stone prior to the storm.
Was it already damaged? Was it regularly
cleaned and maintained? These are major factors in determining if your stone can be restored.
Natural Stone,
while porous in nature and sensitive to harsh chemicals and acidic
substances is actually fairly resilient when it comes to taking in
water. Natural stones like
Travertine,
Limestone and
Marble are
calcium based bonded stones. Standing water on top of the stone causes
erosion which eats away at the integrity of the stone. The only way to
combat this process is with specialty products designed to strengthen
the calcium bond.
Many contractors and floor companies may want to use a pressure
washer to “restore,” your floors. These are not Natural Stone experts
and you should use extreme caution when dealing with them. Do your
research and you’ll find that heavy pressure on a Natural Stone after
damage is only going to weaken the already vulnerable material.
Here at
Modern Stone Care
we care about Houston and want nothing more than to help you smoothly
transition back into normalcy. We proudly serve The Greater Houston
Area, including but not limited to,
Atascocita,
Bellaire, Clear Lake,
Cypress, Friendswood,
Houston Heights,
Houston,
Humble,
Katy,
Kemah,
League City,
Kingwood,
Memorial,
Missouri City, Montgomery County,
Spring,
Spring Branch, Stafford,
Sugar Land, Tomball and
The Woodlands.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/102506567575277412513
Modern Stone Care
Address: 970 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(832) 814–2041
http://www.restoreyourfloors.net/
