Why Drying Is An Important Part Of Our Water Damage Restoration Process In Fitchburg

7/16/2019 (Permalink)

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The Crucial Role Of Drying Theory In Restoring Fitchburg Homes From Water Damage

A wet property is exposed to a range of primary and secondary issues. It is a well-known fact that the longer a property is wet, the more likely it is for damage to occur. This danger can be immediately visible signs of damage, such as staining, weakening of the structure, or absorbing of moisture. It can also be a less immediately noticeable problem, such as the growth of bacteria, fungi, or other microbial growth. Acting quickly to dry the affected area is crucial to mitigating against immediate or future losses.

Our crew of technicians is on hand to help you with water damage in Fitchburg. One of the key advantages of using SERVPRO is that we have a strong knowledge of the factors which affect drying time. Using these factors to our advantage helps us to speed up drying times and, in doing so, prevent permanent issues from occurring. The factors to control during the drying process are the temperature, the amount of water to be evaporated, humidity, and air movement.

The guiding principle of drying theory is that wet moves to dry. Moisture moves into dry surfaces to establish equilibrium, just as evaporated moisture exchanges with drier air. Temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit ensure that the surrounding air holds more water and thus lowers drying time. SERVPRO can control temperature either by using your central heating system or, if the affected area is non-heated like a garage, we can bring in our heating equipment to reach optimum temperatures.

The amount of water that we need to evaporate can also be controlled. By bringing in extraction units or pumps, we can reduce the amount of water needing to be evaporated. A truck-mounted extraction unit can pump out 36,000 gallons of water a day. A dehumidifier, by comparison, can only extract 30 gallons. When it does come to evaporating residual moisture, rapid air movers can help to raise surface temperatures and encourage evaporation through the airflow.

Knowledge of how to efficiently restore a wet structure is as valuable as the equipment required to do it, contact SERVPRO of Fitchburg-Leominster at (978) 537-1500 for expert assistance.

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