Drying a structure correctly isn't about running a few fans and hoping — it's a calculated process based on temperature, humidity, and airflow readings.
We calculate air mover and dehumidifier placement using psychrometric formulas, not a flat per-room equipment count.
We calculate drying requirements using temperature and humidity data, not a flat per-room rule.
LGR capacity is standard equipment on every Structural Drying And Dehumidification job, not a premium upgrade.
We map hidden moisture with thermal imaging before finalizing equipment placement.
Daily logs give you and your insurer verifiable proof of progress, not a technician's word.
Below is the calculated, documented process our Burlington, NC teams follow.
Psychrometric formulas determine exactly how much equipment capacity the space requires.
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.
The job closes only once moisture readings match the documented dry standard for each material type.
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.
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.
Visual appearance doesn't confirm dryness — instrument readings are needed to catch what's not visible.
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.
You'll see the actual numbers improve each day through documented logs.
We adjust the drying plan whenever sensitive materials are involved.
A stall in the daily logs triggers a plan review rather than simply leaving equipment running unchanged.
Our Burlington, NC drying teams cover Burlington and nearby communities with thermal imaging and LGR equipment staged for dispatch.
Speak directly with our structural drying team.
Call +1-844-833-1325