What is Moisture Mapping? | SERVPRO® of Prattville

12/2/2021 (Permalink)

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Demystifying Moisture Mapping

Moisture Mapping is a process of determining moisture levels, in real numbers, throughout the affected areas of your property. This may include infra-red detection for temperature variations, moisture meters, and hygrometers to ensure all hidden pockets of water or moisture are uncovered and dried. The next step is to utilize large, powerful air movers to increase circulation, thereby increasing the evaporation rate of unwanted water and humidity. Then dehumidifiers, chemical, and mechanical types are also installed for rapid and thorough drying. The final touches include fogging with specialized equipment to deodorize and to sanitize your home.

Why Do We Use Moisture Mapping?

Water damage is sometimes hidden. It's the reason most homeowners, property managers and commercial building managers think they can take care of it without the help of a professional.  What usually happens is, water is dried up enough to satisfy the eye and it seems if the water problem has been remedied. Weeks or months later, strong smells, wall or floor discoloration or buckling begins to occur, showing signs of persistent water damage.  At this point in time, the water damaged areas become costlier to mitigate and may necessitate preventing the use of the area. This causes inconvenience to homeowners and a possible loss of revenue for businesses. 

If you experience water damage in any capacity, call SERVPRO of Prattville at (334) 358-1186. We are more than happy to come out and assess your water damage situation, provide water damage mitigation, restoration and even reconstruction if need be.