How We Fixed it: Drying a Water Damaged Sub Floor
Water Extraction with a powerful truck-mounted extraction machine
Drying by tenting wet carpet
Installation of drymatic in the upstairs area to create an ideal environment for drying
Installation of Spitfire in subfloor space to bring temperatures up to 45-60 degrees for ideal drying temperatures for yellow tongue flooring.
Installation of Direct-it-in kits to dry walls in upstairs and downstairs areas
Use of Direct-it-in to dry kitchen cabinetry
Installation of Dri-Eaz LGR 7000 and R200 dehumidifiers to draw moisture from the air
Installation of 2 x Injectidry with plates units to draw moisture from chipboard through grout lines in tiles.
Installation of 3 x HEPA filter 500s to draw heated air through upper subfloor air space and expel to outside
Final Outcome
- Reduction to acceptable moisture levels in building components recorded in subfloor open void area
- Reduction of moisture levels to acceptable moisture levels in building components in upper enclosed truss area between floor levels
- Reduction to walls and wall base plates to acceptable levels reduction in moisture in chipboard sub-flooring between levels with significant results carpets recovered in 4 bedrooms
- Kitchen cabinetry saved
Future suggestions
Would have used desiccant dehumidification in place of LGRs as they work in a higher temperature range.
The client is very happy with the results due to the fast turnaround enabling tenants to be put in property faster, therefore, saving money. This was an insurance quoted job.
