Structural Drying Technology

Water-Extraction Tools

• Extracting water is the primary step in the structural drying process. Structural drying companies use water-extracting tools such as the Hydro-X Xtreme Xtractor. This tool and similar tools are designed to remove up to 97 percent of water from carpets, padding and other surfaces without damaging the property.

Inspection Tools

• After extraction, companies inspect the property to find water intrusion areas they can't immediately see. They use tools such as moisture probes, thermo hygrometers and moisture meters.

Evaporation Tools

• Next, companies use evaporation or drying tools such as certrifugal air movers and axial fans to dry affected areas. In hard-to-reach areas, companies may use an interior drying system such as the Driforce Interair Drying System.

Dehumidification Tools

• Evaporation procedures increase the humidity or moisture in the air. To remove the humidity, companies use dehumidifiers such as the Phoenix 200 Max Lgr Dehumidifier.