can damp enviornment ruin piano?

[Hrschm@aol.com]

I have been asked by a insurance claims adjustor to look at a piano that was
in a basement where some floodin occurred .  Although the piano did not
actually get wet the owners are claiming the new piano has been completely
ruined by being in the damp enviornment for a few days.  Apparently they have
had someone in the piano business look at the piano and he said it was
ruined. Is it possible ? If I do look at the piano what should I look for and
what might I expect to find ? Can there be damage to glue joints that will be
undetectable?  Thanks for all your help.




































































































































































































































































                                                                           H.
Russell Schmidt, R.P.T.



















                                                                   Lexington,
Ky.