what to do when wood is wet?

[ryan]

had a major leak recently due to poor piping job my tank maker...

had leaked under the overflow till the whole wood that supports my tank got wet...

it got wet at 4 major points...

under the 3 support beams(width wise)

and under the overflow...

i'm afraid the wood will swell and cause the tank to crack...

anyone has any suggestions?

my stand maker said it should hold as there is styrofoam above the wood and the tank is only 3 ft...

please help guys... thanks!

[blu_surf]

Quickly use hair dryer to blow dry to prevent swelling or to prevent the wood from absorbing the water. But if it happened few days back, I'm afraid it may be a little too late.

[ryz]

what wood is it?

[shiraz]

the wood would usually be laquered la so no need to worry abt the water being absorbed into the wood... should be some solid wood as well though... anyway, what wood?