Dehumidification and Moisture Mapping
Two of the most important steps in water damage restoration are dehumidification and moisture mapping. Through both processes, the water invasion is fully remediated and prevented from causing additional damage or threatening the people who inhabit the space. VersaPro Restoration and Construction delivers immediate water extraction and mitigation to residents of Southeast Michigan.
What Is Dehumidification?
Dehumidification is the removal of moisture, water vapor, or humidity from the air. This process can be done using natural means, like opening a window or door, but in post-disaster circumstances, professional remediation is necessary.
Dehumidifiers are devices used to remove excess moisture from the air in a home. The machines come in various sizes so they can be situated strategically in small, large, and tight locations to manage moisture and humidity.
What Is Moisture Mapping?
Restoration professionals conduct comprehensive moisture mapping to know what areas of a home to target with water remediation. This diagnostic effort traces the source of the water damage and identifies all areas of a home affected by excess moisture or water intrusion so a plan for cleanup can be developed and restoration, dehumidification, and other repairs can begin.
Comprehensive moisture mapping is the best way to identify the extent of water damage in a space and see how far it traveled. The remnants of a water invasion are not always visible to the naked eye, but carefully constructed moisture mapping uses advanced technology to detect even the smallest differences in moisture and humidity.
What to Expect from Water and Flood Restoration
Assessments of water-damaged areas by a restoration specialist involves multiple steps. Dehumidification and moisture mapping are bound together in the water remediation efforts along with the following critical efforts:
- Assess moisture levels.
- Conduct a visual inspection.
- Measure meter readings.
- Conduct thermal imaging.
- Probe and take samples of affected areas.
- Detect areas at the greatest risk for mold growth.
- Develop a water damage restoration and remediation plan.
- Implement drying techniques like dehumidification.
- Track progress of remediation plan throughout the restoration.
Why Moisture Mapping Is So Important
Some water damage is obvious – puddles of water on the floor, wall or ceiling stains, dripping sounds. The most subtle signs of water invasion are easily overlooked – but restoration experts recognize them quickly.
Professional moisture mapping is a critical part of remediation when your home has suffered water or moisture damage. With help, you can avoid illness or additional destruction. Early detection of the presence of water, especially in hard-to-reach or hidden places, allows for early intervention and prevention of damage.
- Prevent mold and mildew growth: Harmful to any resident of a home, mold and mildew can also damage property. It is not always visible, but remediation pros know to expect it after water damage and are persistent about monitoring.
- Minimize excessive indoor humidity: Avoid an unhealthy indoor environment and the irritation of allergies, asthma, and other respiratory conditions.
- Avoid structural damage: Moisture and water damage can cause structural damage if left unaddressed, but carefully timed moisture mapping creates a solid foundation for restoration efforts to preserve a home and prevent damage.
Get Water and Flood Restoration from VersaPro
At VersaPro, we understand that water damage is frightening and overwhelming. We work quickly to stop the problem, extract water, and follow carefully drawn steps to protect your structure from additional damage. Through remediation planning, a comprehensive moisture map, and targeted drying processes including dehumidification, we remove moisture and monitor progress throughout the drying process. Contact us right away if you need water damage restoration.
