The science of drying

3/23/2018 (Permalink)

Water invaded your castle? Call the experts at SERVPRO Bedford Park/Burbank

There is a science to drying structure, called Psychrometrics.  In a nutshell, it means that there are several factors to take into account when determining how to dry a structure, and just how much equipment would be needed to complete the process.

Some of the factors are:

• Amount of water needing to be extracted.
  • In the affected area, is there an inch of water that needs to be removed, or several feet?
• Air temperature.
  • Warm air does two things: it can hold more moisture than cool air, and it also helps the evaporation process. Both are essential in getting the moisture out of structure and into the air.
• Relative humidity.
  • Outdoor relative humidity can have an adverse effect on the humidity inside the home.
• Air movement.
  • Air movement aids the drying process, and gets the moisture up and into the air.
• • Now that the moisture is in the air, dehumidifiers can collect that moisture and dispose of it properly.
• Area size.
  • The size of the area that needs to be dried can vary the strategy. It’s much easier to dry a closet than it is to dry a gymnasium.
• Material type.
  • Some things dry very quickly, while others cannot. Where drywall takes up to a couple of days to dry, a plastic tote will not.  And what about insulation?

SERVPRO Bedford Park/Burbank are experts in not only drying out structure, but also help prevent mold from becoming an issue.

So, if you have suffered a water damage, fret not!  Call the experts at SERVPRO Bedford Park/Burbank at 708-430-3600.  We can come out and determine the best way to dry the damaged areas in your home.