Drying involves removing moisture from wet
materials and is most effectively performed after collecting atmospheric
moisture readings, structural material...
On Jan. 24, the fire suppression system in Grace Baptist Church in Delaware, Ohio froze and subsequently burst, resulting in the flooding of several interior areas.
Many think the science behind drying is simply drying the air; however, it is actually a complicated practice that involves advanced physics combined with applied mathematical principles.
In July 2010, Nicolet High School in Milwaukee, Wis., a 385,000-square-foot public high school, experienced devastating water and structural damage throughout the basement and first floor levels when up to 5 feet of water poured in from recent flooding rains.
During a meeting of the IICRC board of directors in
Florida following the Connections Conference and Exhibition, two new schools
and six new instructors were approved to teach restoration- related
certification classes.
The S500, for the first time, includes some guidance in determining the appropriate amount of drying equipment initially needed on water-damage restoration projects when employing dehumidification in the process.
When dealing with a commercial water damage scenario, getting the water out can be the least of your problems. Having great drying equipment and a well-trained staff will take care of the water, but the logistical and financial obstacles will most often be your biggest challenges.