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Drying and Moisture Control Moisture and Dehumidification Water and moisture damage is the most likely cause of property damage. Proper drying and dehumidification following water or flood damage is crucial to a successful recovery. While the majority of water damage occurs from plumbing leaks, overflows, sewer backups or as a result of fire suppression, water damage can also occur from natural sources such as flooding. Water can penetrate into structural cavities and saturate contents trapping pockets of moisture causing warping, delamination, musty odors and mold growth. Desiccant Dehumidification After the bulk of the water is extracted, the remaining water and moisture is removed through a dehumidification process. To control and lower humidity levels for the structure and contents, desiccant dehumidification is an efficient, rapid method. By supplying high volumes of very dry air into the building envelope the trapped moisture can be drawn out and removed. The Process To be effective, the dry air must be contained by constructing temporary barriers. Inflatable plastic ducts are used to supply the dry air and exhaust the water vapor. The air dried by this process is much drier than the air outside with only a 4 to 9 percent relative humidity. The water is pulled away from wet surfaces which allows the structure and contents to dry thoroughly. Monitoring Mooring Recovery Services technicians monitor the dehumidification process throughout the cycle to make certain the drying objectives are achieved. Written reports and moisture readings are taken daily to record the drying progress. Qualifications MRS has experienced IICRC certified water damage technicians. Our technicians understand and implement the best moisture removal methods to restore as much property as possible. Our services include:
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