In modern times, water damage restoration usually following the following steps, using state of the art technology:
Water Extraction
The goal of this is to get rid of the water from the surfaces. The use of industrial sump pumps and wet/ dry vacuum to get the water out is done and not just the manual way of using a dry rap and a bucket which is as less effective as it is efficient. These techniques provide the opportunity to extract water from the pads through carpets.
Drying and dehumidification
Structural drying is embarked upon with the use of advanced equipment and techniques and the goal is fast drying.
The quick-drying method affords less time for water to sit on a surface which would not only precipitate its break down but also cause colonization by mold and other fungi. These organisms cause a cocktail of health problems especially respiratory which includes wheezing, nasal stiffness, cough, throat irritation, sneezing, precipitate an asthmatic attack and so on; allergic reactions, eye irritation, skin irritation.
Mold growth can also cause organic breakdown of certain structures like wooden floors, drywall, and other home building organic structures which can lead to the replacement of the property, more expenditure on the home and more financial burden on whoever the cost falls on.
Since mold growth requires moisture, the key is to get rid of that moisture and fast and not just because of mold, other advantages of drying fast and early which are the prevention of:
The state of the art equipment that professionals use to achieve the goal is:
Low Grain Refrigerant(LGR) Dehumidifier-
It has the ability to reduce indoor relative humidity to about 10 percent, removing up to 16 gallons of water from the air per day of operation! Resulting in faster drying time, faster home restoration and life restoration.
Desiccants
Helps to absorb moisture from the air and release dry and warm air into the environment (5 percent relative humidity and 40-degree Celsius temperature). They usually operate well in humid areas. Commonly used in Silica gel.
Intra-wall drying
It is a technique in which walls are dried without actually removing the drywall. The professional drills hole through the walls near the base, causing air to be forced into the cavities through these opening, rapidly reducing the drying time for the walls to less than it would take if other methods were used. The method is effective for situations where the water causing the damage originates from the room above that which is been treated. It helps avoid time delay and reduces the cost incurred in trying to replace whole walls, paint it and so on.
Not only do professional have these pieces of equipment, but they also have moisture detecting products like smart moisture detectors, special hygrometers, moisture sensors and so on.
Mold Removal
Thorough methods are put in place to prevent the growth of mold as well as removal if it is already present.
Mold prevention by using tested and trusted antifungal and antimicrobial treatments which are used in moderate, environmental friendly quantities but still providing the desired effect of tackling mold growth.
Air scrubbers and high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuum are commonly used filtration equipment that professionals use to get the mold spore out of the air.
