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.
Moisture readings are logged daily throughout the Structural Drying And Dehumidification job so progress is measurable, not assumed.
Structural drying is a distinct phase with its own methodology, separate from initial extraction, and here's how our Manville, NJ crews run it.
We calculate temperature, humidity, and grain depression readings to build the drying plan.
Thermal cameras scan walls, ceilings, and flooring to reveal moisture invisible to the naked eye.
Dehumidifier capacity is matched to the calculated moisture load for that specific space.
Daily monitoring confirms equipment is working and adjusts the plan if progress stalls.
We adjust drying speed for sensitive materials like hardwood and cabinetry to prevent secondary damage.
Final verification compares closing readings against the material-specific dry standard, not a general guess.
A quick call helps us determine whether thermal imaging and full drying equipment are needed.
Equipment for psychrometric assessment is standard on every drying dispatch.
We complete the psychrometric assessment and thermal scan, then provide a written drying plan and quote.
We verify final moisture readings against dry standard before removing equipment.
"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.
Psychrometrics uses scientific formulas to size the drying plan to the actual moisture load.
Typical drying time is 3-5 days for standard materials, longer for sensitive ones like hardwood.
Daily documentation is standard, giving you real data rather than just an assurance.
Yes, we use slower, controlled drying specifically calibrated for hardwood to prevent warping.
A stall in the daily logs triggers a plan review rather than simply leaving equipment running unchanged.
Manville is within our core structural drying response zone.
Speak directly with our structural drying team.
Call +1-844-833-1325