What Our Tools Do for Behind the Scenes

5/10/2018 (Permalink)

The meters can determine if materials are wet below the surface, potentially causing more damage that you are unaware of.

You have been away for two weeks on vacation, you arrive home at 9pm on a Sunday night and what do you want do? Probably get home, relax, and call it a night. But when you walk in and a pipe has burst while you are gone? That changes everything.

In order to save money, people can sometimes use their own tools to stop and dry up water damage. But, unfortunately, sometimes the unseen water in your home or office can cause the most problems. Hidden behind walls, cabinets or under flooring can be pooled water or moisture that will cause greater health risks to your home and family later on. Here at SERVPRO® of Salem/Plaistow, we have the tools to see that hidden damage and help stop potential problems. Some of those tools are that can be used to help you are:

Moisture Sensors – these will detect moisture in carpet, walls, and baseboards.

• Moisture Meters – these determine the level of moisture in materials. These can either penetrate or not the materials, depending on what they are to help monitor the progress of drying throughout the job.
• Thermohygrometers – these devices help monitor the temperature and relative humidity in the air. These two are a large part in the drying process and help SERVPRO® of Salem/Plaistow team members determine how to adjust the process along the way.
• Infrared Cameras – this helps identify the areas that have hidden moisture and document its location. These cameras identify temperature differences in materials from where the areas are cooling (water has been evaporating) and where it is still affected by the moisture.

 Our goal is helping homeowners and business owners alike return their home to “Like it never even happened.” When in doubt, call SERVPRO® of Salem/Plaistow to walk you through each step of restoring your home to preloss conditions..