On a clean water loss we no longer need to remove drywall and carpet and move massive amounts of furniture. The ASD (Applied Structural Drying) method utilizes extremely efficient water extraction, dehumidification, air movement, digital monitoring of air and materials and a scientific method of drying which insures less disruption and less in building construction.
Under ASD (Applied Structural Drying) methods you will see set in your home or building the following equipment:
- LGR (Low Grain Refrigerant) Dehumidifiers - Very efficient and will remove grains of moisture to a level lower than standard dehumidifiers. We utilize Phoenix brand which is the most efficient LGR on the market in its size range.
- Axial Air movers - These air movers push two times the amount of air as a standard (snail shaped) air mover.
- Xtreme Extraction water extraction equipment - Removes all but about 4% of the water that has infiltrated the home. Standard Wand removal is not comparable and leaves most of the water in the pad and carpet.
- Digital read thermohygrometers which read the moisture content in the air and the temperature of the air to calculate grains of water in the air. These are also used to test the Dehumidifiers daily to see if they are achieving grain depression.
- Hammer probes to test the level of water in hardwood floors and framing.
We measure control points within the structure to set EMC (Equilibrium Moisture Content) goals for different material types.
We like to call our method 'The Science of Drying". This is a very specific method that has been tried and tested with IICRC Certification. Our technicians are all certified in drying not just the owner of the company. For your building insist on seeing the certification card of the people in your home and of the crew chief. It makes a difference.
Donn Peacock
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