Commercial Water Damage Technicians In Nashville Discuss Structural Drying

5/15/2018 (Permalink)

Dehumidification and Water Cleanup and Restoration by SERVPRO

If a pipe ever breaks inside your construction company's office in Nashville structural drying is often a necessity. After water gets extracted contents and building materials can still hold moisture. Mold can form on organic materials that retain moisture for longer than 48 hours.
 
During the drying process, air moving and dehumidification systems get set up to speed up the evaporation of materials. When restoring a commercial water damage problem in Nashville, it is essential to have the correct ratio of dehumidifiers to air movers to create the best environment for rapid drying. It is also vital that the equipment gets set up in the right way so that it works as best as possible.
 
Air movers work to create a counterclockwise air flow that hits wet surfaces at a 45-degree angle. The air pushes away moist air close to wet surfaces after the water evaporates off of the materials. The movers force air into the center of the airflow where the dehumidifier pulls moisture out of the air and dispenses it in liquid form.
 
The amount of dehumidifiers needed varies based on several conditions. The capacity of a dehumidifier is calculated by the number of cubic feet of air the machine conditions in a minute and the number of gallons removed in 24 hours using standard conditions. The water damage is also given a class based upon what types of materials inside your office got wet.
 
Class one water damages need little dehumidification because only non-porous materials got affected by moisture, whereas class three cases require the most dehumidification because water has affected many materials in the building. Calculating dehumidification needs requires knowing the class of damage, type of dehumidifier and size of the area. The manufacturer's "pints per day" rating on the dehumidifier also plays a role in determining dehumidification parameters.
 
Once our SERVPRO crew members figure out the best equipment to use for drying, we formulate a plan to mitigate the moisture issues at your company's office without interfering with your business operations. In some cases, only certain areas get dried during business hours, and the equipment gets set up so that it is not in the way of your employees and customers. Our SERVPRO technicians can then come back when your office is closed and complete the remainder of the drying.
 
Knowing the right type and amount of equipment to use when drying out structural components can make the overall drying process more efficient. For professional assistance with structural drying, call SERVPRO of South Nashville at 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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