Simply put, Psychrometry is The Science behind Structural Drying.

1/30/2020 (Permalink)

The science of drying.Psychrometry is just one of the technical aspects of restoration drying.

Water damage is a scary thought for any home or business owner. There are so many causes and sources of water damage ranging from sewage drain back up to burst or frozen pipes. The naked eye alone can not identify how far or deep the damage has traveled. Which is why it's essential to work with a trained professional to locate all the water damage within a property and to fully understand the science of drying the affected areas.

So What is Psychrometry?

Psychrometry is the study of the air and its properties. The properties of temperature, humidity, vapor pressure and dew point are measured to evaluate air conditions in the structure, enabling a SERVPRO Franchise Professional to create the proper atmosphere for more efficient drying. 

Water can damage materials in two ways: first, by absorption through direct contact with water; and second, absorption of moisture from the air. Measuring the moisture content of the air is critical to the drying process. Similarly, during the raining seasons the moisture content of the air is high while during summers and winters its low.

Understanding these conditions and their relationship to each other will assist in determining what equipment will be needed as well as how long it will take to dry a structure and its contents. Tracking and recording these numbers daily also assures you of a successful job completion.

At SERVPRO of Longview/ Kelso we employ several tools and techniques to aid the drying process and accelerate it as well. Our most important asset is our people and the knowledge they bring to the damaged property. We are highly trained teams of IICRC Certified Water damage restoration professionals. This means when you call SERVPRO of Longview/ Kelso you are getting the highest quality of professionals to address any size disaster. We are very proud to be a leader in the emergency services and disaster restoration industry.