Structural Drying
Through science-backed structural drying techniques, your home will be back to its original condition. There is more to the drying process than one might think. It involves years worth of experience and training and professional equipment. Call us for drying services today!
Why is Structural Drying Important
Thoroughly drying out the building structure, carpets, and wood flooring is a crucial step in a water damage restoration process in order to mitigate water damage and stop the growth of mold.
To hasten the drying process, professionals from Windy City Water Damage Restoration network use industrial dehumidifiers, air movers, and strong, industry-standard water extraction equipment.
Additionally, they have the training necessary to use them effectively. Floods and water leaks can cause structural damage to sheetrock walls, ceilings, and water-sensitive flooring materials.
During the dryout and water restoration procedure, insulation might need to be taken out. To restore the home or company to its pre-flood or pre-leak condition, these building materials must be repaired or replaced. You’ll be helped with this, just give us a call!
How Does Structural Drying Work
Structural drying is not just something our guys made up through trial and error. Although that played a role, it’s crucial for you to understand that structural drying is actually based on science – psychrometrics. Here’s what Science Direct says:
“Psychrometrics (as distinct from psychometrics) is the study of the thermodynamic properties of air–vapour mixtures, typically focusing on the interrelation among temperature, partial pressures and enthalpy.”
Our technicians are following science-backed methods. They know what works and that’s why they repeat the process over and over until your home is back to its original state – and perhaps even a little bit better. Call one of our teams in and let’s get the ball rolling!
Services
Windy City Water Damage Restoration partners provide multiple water restoration services and some of them may include:
FAQs
Dehumidifiers work by passing moist air from the surroundings over an absorbent substance, frequently in the form of beads. This substance draws water from the atmosphere and releases it into waste air that is ejected outside the property.
A value of below 15% moisture is quite normal and presents no cause for alarm. However, values of moisture above 15% point to the necessity for more investigation. Levels between 25 and 30% suggest the possibility of water infiltration, which may necessitate a response by a professional.
Dehumidifiers won’t always dry out wet walls. If your walls are damp, you might need to use a dehumidifier and a fan in tandem to help dry them out.