A room can look and feel dry to the touch while moisture meters still show trapped moisture inside wall cavities or under flooring.
We calculate air mover and dehumidifier placement using psychrometric formulas, not a flat per-room equipment count.
A calculated drying plan means faster results with the right amount of equipment, not excess.
LGR capacity is standard equipment on every Structural Drying And Dehumidification job, not a premium upgrade.
Thermal imaging cameras reveal moisture patterns behind walls and under flooring that aren't visible to the eye.
You receive documented daily readings showing the structure actually getting drier.
Structural drying is a distinct phase with its own methodology, separate from initial extraction, and here's how our Lacona, IA crews run it.
Psychrometric formulas determine exactly how much equipment capacity the space requires.
We map the full extent of moisture intrusion before placing a single air mover.
Dehumidifier capacity is matched to the calculated moisture load for that specific space.
A technician returns daily to take moisture readings and log progress against the drying plan.
Specialty drying protocols protect materials that standard drying speed could damage.
We provide a written verification report confirming the structure has reached dry standard.
A quick call helps us determine whether thermal imaging and full drying equipment are needed.
A technician arrives with thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters ready to assess.
You'll see the calculated plan and cost before drying equipment goes down.
The job closes only once documented readings confirm the structure is fully dry.
"The thermal imaging found moisture behind a wall that looked completely fine from the outside. Would have missed it otherwise." — Julian R.
"They came back every single day to take readings and showed me the numbers improving. Felt like real science, not guesswork." — Monique T.
"Our hardwood floor didn't warp because they slowed the drying process down specifically for it." — Grant P.
We rely on moisture meters and thermal imaging, not appearance alone.
It's a calculated approach using temperature and humidity data to determine exact equipment needs, rather than guessing.
Typical drying time is 3-5 days for standard materials, longer for sensitive ones like hardwood.
You'll see the actual numbers improve each day through documented logs.
Specialty drying protocols protect hardwood and cabinetry from the damage a standard drying speed could cause.
We reassess the plan, since stalled readings usually mean equipment placement or capacity needs adjusting, not just more time.
Lacona is within our core structural drying response zone.
One call starts the psychrometric assessment process.
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