Chicago Subfloor Moisture Extraction, Plywood Salvage & Underlayment Repair
Subfloors made of plywood, oriented strand board (OSB), or historic pine planks absorb substantial water when surface flooring is flooded. Left wet, subfloors swell, delaminate, and lose screw-holding capacity. Our specialized drying equipment reaches deep beneath underlayments to restore subfloor integrity before new flooring is laid.
Restoring Structural Subflooring & Underlayment Integrity
Different subfloor materials react distinctly to moisture. Plywood can dry and regain strength, while OSB may swell along edges and require precision sanding or spot replacement. Careful testing ensures subfloors are completely dry before flooring reinstallation.
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- Directional air injection drying subfloors from both top and bottom cavities
- Deep pin probe moisture testing verifying subfloor core moisture content below 12%
- Precision edge planers removing swollen OSB edges to create flat flooring surfaces
- Application of antimicrobial primers preventing hidden mold beneath new flooring
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