What are the Stages of Water Damages, Stages 1 & 2.

8/7/2023 (Permalink)

Class 2: Fast Rate of Evaporation

Class 2 water losses affect the whole room through materials such as carpets and cushions. Class 2 is identifiable if the whole room has been affected, and the rate of water evaporation is fast. Notably, water in this classification has wicked up the walls no more than 24 inches. In class 2 water losses, the following materials may be severely wet:

• Wood grained material
• Flooring
• Carpets
• Furniture

Repairing class 2 water damage may cost more than class 1 since the affected area is larger. It may also be more difficult to clean.

Class 1: Slow Rate of Evaporation

Class 1 water losses affect only a certain portion of a room through low-permeance or low-porosity materials. This may include materials such as:

• Vinyl composition tile
• Plywood
• Structural wood
• Concrete
• Particle board

Class 1 is typically the easiest to handle because it only covers a small area. The damage created here is generally minimal, and the affected items have absorbed only a small amount of water. The cost of repairs is also inexpensive, making a class 1 water loss the best-case scenario.

Stay tune for out next Blog post where we learn about Stage 3 & 4 of water damage. SERVPRO is ready to tackle the job but also prepare you for the future. SERVPRO believes in spreading the knowledge.