Structural drying and dehumidification
Floors and walls can feel dry while still holding water inside. Pros dry the structure with air movers and dehumidifiers and check readings until it's really dry.
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How drying works
Air movers push air across wet surfaces, dehumidifiers pull the moisture out of the air, and moisture meters show when materials are back to normal.
Signs it isn't dry yet
- A musty smell days later.
- Floors that keep cupping.
- Paint bubbling or baseboards swelling.
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Drying and dehumidification: common questions
Can I just run fans?
Fans help on the surface, but without dehumidification moisture can stay trapped in walls and floors.
How do pros know it's dry?
They take moisture readings each visit and compare them with unaffected areas.
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