Efficient Water Removal and Drying Solutions for Your Charleston Commercial Property

9/12/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant: Your commercial water damage experts.

When you own a warehouse in Charleston, it is essential to check your roof regularly. If you find ponding water, your drainage may not be working efficiently. Remember, each inch of water weighs around five pounds. Over time, pooled water can cause significant strain and lead to leaks and water damage inside your building. Look for any damage to the perimeter flashing, roof membranes, or roof penetrations like pipes, drains, and gas lines. These critical safety measures can deteriorate over time, leaving you with several potential hazards.

Dealing with water intrusion in your Charleston business is never an easy task. You need commercial water removal services as soon as possible to remove standing water and dry your building to prevent further damage. Our team at SERVPRO® understands the urgency in situations like this, and we are here to help whenever you need us. With the professional tools and training we have, it's best to let us handle the problem so you can get your business back on track.

To dry your structure, we also need to remove moisture from the air. Evaporation adds moisture to the air, and dehumidification helps remove it. Two drying systems can be used: an open system or a closed system.

With an open drying system, the moist air inside your building is exchanged with the drier air outside. Opening windows and using fans or air movers to ventilate the space helps exchange the air. These systems only work when the outside air has fewer grains of moisture per pound than the air inside. Ideal conditions involve outside air with high temperatures and low relative humidity. The difference between the specific humidity of the outside and inside air is also critical.

In a closed system, SERVPRO technicians close off the affected area from outside air and unaffected parts of your structure. Dehumidification equipment is used to remove moisture from the indoor air. For a closed system to work, we must control the indoor environment using air movers and dehumidifiers. It is easier to dry smaller areas by creating a drying chamber, using plastic sheeting, or closing windows and doors. Air conditioning can also assist in dehumidification. By setting up a drying chamber, the drying process accelerates, allowing us to dry everything more thoroughly.

SERVPRO of Downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant carefully selects the best drying system to restore your property in Charleston or surrounding areas after a water loss. You can reach us at any time by dialing (843) 577-2470.