Water Damage comes in many forms and from many causes. Whether caused by natural disasters like hurricane and flood, or specific building issues like burst pipes, sewage backups, leaks and sprinkler-head pops, it creates a lot of work. Water also migrates and can culture microbial growth. The water is subject to movement from gravity, pressure, capillary action and vaporization. And it may carry contaminants.

There are options to dry through Heat, Desiccant, Refrigerant and even the outside environment. How much equipment is necessary? What is the right process for each job? How is it monitored? Where is all the water – liquid and vapor? Are there cross-contamination risks? What is the right amount of demolition? What material, equipment and furniture can be saved and is it worth it? These are all questions we answer and make sure that your Restoration Contractor, executes everything properly.

Structural Drying has become as much a science as an art in the last few years as there has been much advancement in the field. We have learned a lot from our own experience over the last few decades and from educating ourselves from the findings of others. We also have our own proprietary “Flood House” where we can create a laboratory for drying, test new equipment and design more effective methods. Contact us for a private hands-on tour.

The drying process takes a broad understanding of building construction, substrates, building sciences and industrial hygiene. Since water will migrate we want to discover, contain and eradicate that water and make sure no contaminants are left behind. The better the plan and quicker it is implemented, the less damage you will have and the sooner you will be back in business. As Restoration Managers, HLM makes sure this is all done properly, completely and expeditiously, and it will be fully documented.

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