Nothing can more than fire and water damage the contents of your home. But unlike a fire, which often leaves your belongings irreparable, you can dry the house after water damage. But how do you proceed to dry your things again?
Which techniques, methods, and equipment can you use to speed up drying? And what influence do humidity and temperature have on the drying process? In any case, water damage in your home is always a major nuisance. Sometimes there is damage to the property and it may be (partially) unusable.
The furniture may have to be removed from the house. And you may have to move temporarily yourself. All of this entails extra costs. That is why it is important to take the necessary steps immediately and report the damage to the insurer.
Drying The House After Water Damage
Damp walls, musty-smelling rooms, and stagnant water. Water damage is one of the most unpleasant problems that can occur in a home for any homeowner. But do you work consistently during the remediation and do you take certain aspects into account? Then you can repair the damage and make the affected rooms habitable again quickly.
The Location Of The Damage Usually Determines The Technique
Methods and technical aids have been developed for drying buildings and their inventory. Usually, the location of the damage determines the method of drying and the time involved. Various drying methods and devices are therefore suitable for drying buildings. It all depends on the damage location. As a homeowner, do you act quickly and did you act appropriately when the leak occurred? Then you don’t have to stand in water up to the ankles.
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Drying Methods And Equipment
After water damage, do you have to remove excess moisture from rooms that have no insulation under the floor, cavities, or walls? Then we speak of a simple drying process. As a rule, it is carried out using absorption dryers.
Drying Walls
When drying walls or partitions, the method of drying and the scope of work depends on the type of wall;
- after all, walls can be solid masonry;
- or provided with a cavity, shafts, and plasterboard.
It is wise to seek advice from an expert for drying walls. He can judge where and how long to dry. And whether parts affected by mold may need to be replaced.
The Influence Of Humidity And High Temperatures
The warmer the air, the more moisture it can hold. In the summer the humidity is often much higher than in the winter. It may sound strange, but the more moisture in the air, the better the drying process. Higher temperatures optimize efficiency. But it must of course also be economically viable. Too cold is bad, and warm is often too expensive. 
And a lot depends on the heat sources used to achieve the right temperatures. Because not only warm air is needed, but also dry air. After all, it is not the intention that extra moisture is produced. Infrared radiators and absorption dryers are suitable for drying walls. Whether or not in combination with fans
Use Of Fans Speeds Up Drying Time
For even better drying, it is recommended to combine these devices with fans. The high air displacement over the materials to be dried makes the moisture from the capillary openings evaporate better. As a result, an acceleration of up to 30% of the drying time can be achieved. You should let fans blow along the walls, never at right angles to them.
Cavities And Insulation Materials
Cavities and insulation materials must be completely dry. It is therefore best to hire a professional for drying insulation material. And do the ceilings have hollow spaces? Or are they insulated with filling materials? Then they must be dried particularly carefully to prevent mold.
Drying equipments to be used for water damage to ceilings are condensation and absorption dryers. They are available with a fan or turbine. The tile floor of a building may also have suffered water damage. Careful and professional drying is also required here if there is insulation under the floor.
