The Science Behind Professional Water Removal in Middletown

6/22/2021 (Permalink)

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Why Understanding Water Properties is Crucial for Water Removal

Water intrusion in unwanted areas of your Middletown home can lead to a wide range of problems, some of which might develop immediately, while others take time. Immediately after the water spill, the main difficulties include soiling and staining of fabric materials. Over time, other serious problems such as mold, rotting, and other severe forms of material deterioration develop. Proper and fast water removal can help minimize the effect such incidents have on your property.

Machines for Water Removal

Executing fast water removal in Middletown requires sophisticated equipment because water permeates through different materials or wicks into wall cavities and other concealed areas immediately after spilling. Any water pooling on surfaces requires equipment with sufficient lift capacity for quick removal. Our SERVPRO technicians rely on a wide range of extraction equipment, including submersible pumps, portable water extractors, and truck-mounted water extractors. Submersible pumps are very efficient for removing water deeper than two inches.  

The speed of water removal depends on what form the water is during removal. The most common ways are removal in liquid form and evaporation, which utilizes air movements. From training and experience, our SERVPRO technicians understand that extraction is 1200 times more effective than evaporation. We, therefore, bring different types of extraction equipment to the worksite, ensuring we reach every drop of water possible before embarking on drying procedures, which helps expedite the process.  

Water Cleanup at the Precise Speed

Drying the home to finalize mitigating the effects of water damage is necessary to prevent mold and rot from developing. Unlike extraction, which is mainly a speed-intensive process, drying is more of a delicate balancing act. A very high rate of evaporating puts too much moisture in the air and can lead to condensation if the dehumidification rate is moderate. Some materials, such as wood, can also develop cracking if the drying rate is too fast. Our SERVPRO technicians set drying goals, which involve calculating the correct number of air movers and dehumidifiers for balanced drying.  

For proper removal of water from your property, call SERVPRO of Middletown / New Britain at (860) 826-5169 to help. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.