Get the Scoop on Water Damage Remediation Before It’s Too Late!

4/24/2020 (Permalink)

Many homeowners recognize the role dehumidifiers play in drying out homes or businesses damaged by storms, but there are few who really appreciate why dehumidification devices are necessary in water loss recovery. Our trained SERVPRO team can implement containment barriers isolating damp areas of your home to create a space where we can monitor airflow, drying, and structural integrity of the affected areas of your home.

We have machines of different size and types therefore it makes sense that there are different ways that those machines can help in removing water damage. Depending on the type of moisture present, our technicians can decide which equipment would be best used and necessary for each project.

Containment

Containment is key to helping moisture removal practices be more productive and it can also intensify the production of running dehumidifiers. In an enclosed space, units are recirculating the same air, which allows it to dry quicker than if we were to use open-air.

Evaporation

Air movers are used by our team to vaporize moisture in materials throughout a home, this vapor suspends as cool air just above the surface of the wall or flooring. These cooler temperatures can slow the drying and restoration process, which makes the abilities of dehumidifiers valuable.

Drying Balance

Establishing the correct balance of air movers and dehumidifiers is just one of the many things the SERVPRO of Bath team faces with water mitigation projects. If there’s too much evaporation, the dehumidifiers can’t keep up. This is also true about the position and placement of the two to help maintain a balanced drying system. At no point should the amount of moisture drop below the moist air created through evaporation.

No matter how severe the water damage to your home or business is after a storm, we can help. We have dehumidifiers in many sizes and strength to tackle the hardest jobs. Give us a call today at 252-923-0213 if we can help.