Drying a structure correctly isn't about running a few fans and hoping — it's a calculated process based on temperature, humidity, and airflow readings.
We calculate air mover and dehumidifier placement using psychrometric formulas, not a flat per-room equipment count.
A calculated drying plan means faster results with the right amount of equipment, not excess.
Low Grain Refrigerant dehumidifiers pull significantly more moisture from the air than consumer-grade units.
We map hidden moisture with thermal imaging before finalizing equipment placement.
Moisture readings are logged daily throughout the Structural Drying And Dehumidification job so progress is measurable, not assumed.
Below is the calculated, documented process our Kershaw, SC teams follow.
Psychrometric formulas determine exactly how much equipment capacity the space requires.
Thermal cameras scan walls, ceilings, and flooring to reveal moisture invisible to the naked eye.
Dehumidifier capacity is matched to the calculated moisture load for that specific space.
Documented logs track the numbers from day one through final verification.
Specialty drying protocols protect materials that standard drying speed could damage.
We provide a written verification report confirming the structure has reached dry standard.
We ask enough to bring the right instruments on the first visit.
Equipment for psychrometric assessment is standard on every drying dispatch.
We complete the psychrometric assessment and thermal scan, then provide a written drying plan and quote.
The job closes only once documented readings confirm the structure is fully dry.
"The thermal imaging found moisture behind a wall that looked completely fine from the outside. Would have missed it otherwise." — Julian R.
"They came back every single day to take readings and showed me the numbers improving. Felt like real science, not guesswork." — Monique T.
"Our hardwood floor didn't warp because they slowed the drying process down specifically for it." — Grant P.
Visual appearance doesn't confirm dryness — instrument readings are needed to catch what's not visible.
Psychrometrics uses scientific formulas to size the drying plan to the actual moisture load.
Typical drying time is 3-5 days for standard materials, longer for sensitive ones like hardwood.
You'll see the actual numbers improve each day through documented logs.
Yes, we use slower, controlled drying specifically calibrated for hardwood to prevent warping.
We treat flat readings as a signal to recalculate, not something to wait out.
Kershaw is within our core structural drying response zone.
Speak directly with our structural drying team.
Call +1-844-833-1325