This morning a water main in our building burst, flooding the carpeted library and other spaces. Fortunately, the building was occupied and I was in the library so the flooding was caught immediately. However, it took some time to find and shut off the main. Consequently there were several inches of water absorbed by the carpet and standing on the floor. From what I could se, the water did not come up to book level.
They have begun extracting water and have set up heavy duty dehumidifiers. Walls will have to be opened and replaced to prevent mold and the carpeting will have to be pulled up. Of course, all the bookcases will have to be detached from walls, emptied and books boxed.The restoration company that was called in said that all the ( custom made to fit the space, oak) bookcases and other furniture (tables, chairs)would need to be trashed. Having gone through something similar to this about 12 years ago, I question this opinion. What have other people's experiences been with using wooden bookcases that have stood in water for a day or two? All I can see are $$$$$ which we don't have for similar quality replacement. Any suggestions for vendors for replacements if we have to? The company we originally dealt with doesn't seem to be around anymore. Aileen Grossberg Lampert Library Congregation Shomrei Emunah Montclair, NJ
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