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How Do I Control Humidity in My Setauket Business After a Flood?

6/5/2020 (Permalink)

storefront with neon open sign lit up Flooding in your store can certainly cause a challenge. Contact SERVPRO for effective remediation services.

SERVPRO Uses Professional Equipment and Their Knowledge for Restoration

One of the first things that come to mind after a flood in your Setauket store is your merchandise and keeping it safe and undamaged. After the floodwaters recede and your landlord begins to tackle structural damage on the inside and outside of the building, you may want to focus on removing damaged contents and protecting your undamaged contents. During the drying process, it is crucial to avoid further damage by making sure the air stays dry in your shop.

What Might Happen if There is Too Much Moisture in the Air?

SERVPRO Uses Industrial-Strength Dehumidifiers and Air Movers to Limit Humidity 

Being that our town is so close to the water coupled with humid summers makes flood damage and high moisture levels in Setauket a particular challenge. If moisture goes untouched, your merchandise may become damaged by unwanted humidity, and there may be extensive structural damage if moisture is allowed to spread.

What Things Do SERVPRO Technicians Watch Out for While They Control the Humidity?

  • Relative Humidity (RH): The amount of moisture held in the air measured in percentages. RH levels are typically below 60% inside a structure.
  • The Dew Point: If water saturates the air, it can reach its dew point, causing condensation, which can harm your merchandise from above by dripping from the ceiling or walls. 
  • Vapor Pressure: As the building dries, high vapor pressure (water vapor) moves toward areas with lower vapor pressure, potentially causing moisture levels to increase. 

What are Some of the Drying Techniques and Equipment Used After a Flood?

  • SERVPRO technicians use dehumidifiers strategically placed throughout your business to pull moisture from the air.
  • Air Movers blow the warm air exhausted from the dehumidifier across ground level, facilitating evaporation. 
  • Technicians may choose to seal off the impacted area to discourage high vapor pressure from traveling to unaffected areas. 

For assistance after a flood, Contact SERVPRO of Port Jefferson at (631) 476-5300.


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