Due to the porous nature of wood moisture can be easily absorbed into the material.
Wet wood floor damage.
If floors have cupped popped or cracked it may be an indication that the sub floor has experienced water damage as well.
M ajor storms like sandy can cause extensive water damage to hardwood floors but panicked homeowners should not rush to replace what appears to be beyond repair.
Wood floors can add character and style to your home but water damage leave dark stains and can cause the wood to buckle.
After severe water damage it is likely that wood floors will have to be replaced.
Sand water damaged wood flooring after drying a wood floor you may have some concave or convex floorboards.
You can use a combination of surface drying and air circulation to help remove moisture from the wood.
This is called cupping heavy sanding with a drum or orbital sander can actually take down some minor high areas.
Wood is specifically susceptible to mold growth so it is important that you ensure that the floor and the sub floor are completely dry.
Water is the enemy of hardwood flooring.
Luckily if you can dry your wood floors they can often be saved.
However heavily cupped wood cannot be sanded down flat.