Check the statute of limitations on filing a claim in
your state, then, I would guess, put the piano in a
42% humidity room for about a month and a half, check
for damage. Take the humnidity down to 25% to a couple
of days to replicate a really cold day (like now) and
check for separation at the post ends and soundboard
cracks.
I wouldn't expect veneer to come loose on a
modern piano (no horse glue) but loose pins could be
big problem, expansion of panels, etc..
Thump
--- Bigeartb@aol.com wrote:
> Gentleperson:
> I have been asked to evaluate the condition of
> a Yamaha G-2 that has
> been in a home whose air conditioning system raised
> the humidity to 90% and
> caused severe molding in the entire house. They know
> for sure the piano has
> been in these conditions for at least 6 months. I
> have concerns about the
> separation of laminates, veneers? I have concerns
> about rust. I have not yet
> inspected the instrument. How long should one wait
> before we make assessments
> concerning moisture damage to metal parts, springs,
> strings, etc; How long to
> dry out before determining separation, glue joints,
> veneers....polyester
> finish? I don't want to release the insurance
> company too early. How long can
> we keep the insurance company handy just in case we
> have problems with the
> piano?
> Tommy Black
> Decatur, Ala.
>
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