Our dewatering service

DRYING OUT AFTER WATER DAMAGE

Whether it's a leaking pipe, sewage backup, seepage through the roof or an exceptional climatic event, the consequences of water damage on your building, furniture or equipment can be numerous:

1. Mould growth.

2. Rapid corrosion of metals and electronic equipment.

3. Moisture spreads by capillary action throughout your building.

To avoid costly repairs and restore peace of mind to your property, drying out is essential. This technique stops the deterioration of your home, minimizes the work required and preserves untouched embellishments.

After thorough cleaning using fungicidal products, different drying techniques are available, depending on the extent of the damage and the type of building affected.

1. Dehumidification :

Depending on the volume of the room to be treated, several types of unit can be used. The principle is to draw in humid ambient air and pass it through a refrigerated grid (a condenser) to collect water droplets. Warm, dry air is then released, gradually lowering the humidity level and preventing damage to your furniture.

2. Dehydration drying :

This more technical approach is used when we are dealing with hollow-bodied materials, partitions or thermal insulation, for example. The unit absorbs moisture from the air, transforms it into water vapor and discharges it to the outside via a duct. The drying capacity of a dehydrator is greater than that of a dehumidifier, enabling it to treat an area where the ambient temperature is below 13°C.

Before each intervention, the local manager in charge of the project measures the humidity levels and communicates them to the parties concerned. These levels will also be measured during the drying-out period, and before the equipment is removed, to allow work to start on restoring the embellishments.