[pianotech] Flood Damaged Pianos

[Terry Farrell]

Not sure what you are really asking. Dry the piano out. Inspect everything very closely. And realize that anything may fall apart within the next year or more.

Exterior wood veneer? Well, it may fall off. A lot of that depends on how old the piano is - whether the veneer was glued on with hide glue, carpenters glue, or a more modern water-resistant/proof glue - but even then it could still be damaged.

What else needs attention? How many parts does a piano have? They all need a close inspection after drying out, and then realize that all may fall apart in the next year or more.

Don't want to miss anything? Include everything. I'm serious. Do not sign your name to anything that leave you liable for anything not addressed as water-damaged.

Terry Farrell

On Nov 6, 2012, at 9:21 AM, richarducci at comcast.net wrote:

> 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