[pianotech] Flood Damaged Pianos

[Stephen Grattan]

Hi Rick,

If they were sitting in water for any length of time I would be very concerned 
about structural damage from failing glue joints as well as veneer damage that 
might not show up for weeks or months.  If that happens and the piano is later 
condemned you could be on the hook- as any insurance company will not reopen a 
claim.  Protect yourself. Any newer pianos with MDF cabinets are especially 
liable to expand.  Once the MDF 'grows', it is beyond reasonable repair.
 
Steve Grattan
Lost Chord Clinic




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From: "richarducci at comcast.net" <richarducci at comcast.net>
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Sent: Tue, November 6, 2012 9:26:43 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Flood Damaged Pianos

List, 
I'm starting to get calls from clients who were flooded in Sandy.

Can you advise about uprights and grands that were in a foot or more of salt 
water for days.

I know strings can be cleaned with water rinse and blow dried, and coated with 
Balistol, pedals and brackets as well.

What about exterior wood veneer ?
What other areas need attention?

I will be submitting estimates to ins. companies and don't want to miss 
anything.

Rick Ucci
Uccipiano.com
609-677-0444
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