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. > __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
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