How can using heat dry a structure without removing carpet, baseboard, tile cove base, cabinets etc.?
Heat penetrates deep into building materials, drying areas that are not accessible. Intelligent ventilation, when necessary, requires little to no repair. Certain materials become irreversibly damaged when wet, such as MDF or compressed paper pressboard. However removing these damaged materials after drying, versus removing them when they are wet, reduces the chance of unnecessary secondary damage. Result: Considerable savings on demolition and reconstruction costs. Carpet, dry it in place and reduce the chance for damage: Carpet backing loses strength when it is saturated. However, manipulating the carpet, not the water itself, is what damages the carpet. In most cases, carpet and padding can be dried in place with the heat drying method, without causing any additional damage, eliminating the need for replacement. Result: Considerable savings on carpet and pad replacement.
