Equipment for Water Damage Restoration

Equipment for Water Damage Restoration

Dealing with water damage in your home is never easy. At first, it might seem like an impossible task even if the damage is not enormous. It is important to stay calm and step by step go through the process of restoring your home. 

Luckily, there are means to speed things up and make your life much easier. I wanted to learn more about the secrets of the trade so I talked to the Emergency Home Solutions of OC crew who showed me how water damage restoration can be done efficiently with the help of certain tools, here’s what you need to restore your home to its former glory.

Equipment You Need

Tools used for fixing your home up before the full renovation can vary depending on the brand and manufacturer, but in general, you need moisture detection equipment, machines with air circulation, equipment to deal with chemicals and odors in the air, and generators. When you combo all of these you can ensure a thorough and efficient process that is going to provide a dry and safe environment ready for the next phase of renovation.

Moisture Detection Equipment

Before any restoration can begin it is important to know what you will be dealing with. This where tools for detection and measuring the amount of moisture come in handy. Moisture can sometimes be hard to detect and it is vital to pinpoint every affected area, use the tool to see the amount and proceed with proper action. These meters help detect the exact location of moisture in your home and understand how much drying is necessary.

Air Movers

After you’ve identified all affected areas it is time to start with the water removal. Big fans are used to help circulate air faster throughout your home to ensure the water evaporates. The goal here is to try to separate the moisture from affected materials and send it up in the air which is then absorbed by dehumidifiers. Their role is to gather all the evaporated water from the air and prevent it from getting back down to the damaged parts.

Tools for Air Cleaning

During the drying process, a number of unwanted chemicals and odors can settle in the area. There are ways to get rid of those by using proper tools.

Air Scrubber, as the name suggests, is used to clean the air by removing any potentially harmful chemicals, gasses, microorganisms, or particles. They suck in the air and then push it out through filters, ensuring the quality of air and removing odors.

Foggers are optional but useful. They deal with odors by creating by blowing certain chemicals into the air in the shape of fog. They are also pretty useful to deal with bacteria and microorganisms or to fight back mold growth.

Another way to handle bad odors is to use a thermal fogger. The machine uses a deodorizer that is heated and turned into dry smoke. The smoke is then used to absorb particles of bad smell. This tool is good for the final touch when you are sure the place is dry and safe. 

Generators

They are used to supply power with an affected home where electricity is either unavailable due to damage, or not safe to use. All these machines are useless without a proper energy supply, and more often than not, generators are considered one of the main components of every serious water damage restoration company.

Choosing the Right Company

Having your home restore is almost as equally important as hiring the right company to do it. Pick a company with a good reputation and years of experience. Check online, read comments from previous customers or ask your friends. Also, it is recommended to opt for a local company that can work well with your insurance.

 

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