Managing In-Place Drying During Water Removal from Denville Properties

4/21/2024 (Permalink)

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Equipment Choice and Other Water Mitigation Techniques

Denville, NJ, is conveniently located in Nothern Jersey, where people can access outdoor recreational amenities. Its water bodies, like Indian Lake, Cedar Lake, and Cooks Pond, are perfect for boating and fishing. The city of 17,107 has a diverse dining scene serving everything from comfort foods to gourmet cuisine. Notable dining establishments include Ronnie's Catering and BBQ, Cafe Crevier, and Sogo Hibachi Grill. Various engaging events happen in the township, including the Denville Art Walk, Denville Dog Days of Summer, and Denville Palooza.

Drying porous materials such as carpets is one of the challenges when facilitating water removal from Denville properties. When water leaks affect carpeted areas of your business premises, an appropriate response is essential to avoid long-term issues with mold, delamination, and odors. In-place drying is one helpful solution that limits disruptions since there is no need to remove the carpet for cleaning and drying. SERVPRO® is well-equipped to handle in-place drying for your convenience.

What facilitates successful in-place drying 

• Aggressive extraction 
• Water removal pattern 
• Proper drying equipment placement 
• Thorough inspection 

Maximizing the moisture removed through extraction is essential for successful in-place drying. Our SERVPRO crews use weighted equipment such as water claws or ride-on rovers, which squeeze out water from the carpets, improving the effectiveness of the extraction process. 

Drying your premises without removing the carpet requires a structured approach, such as following a unique pattern when extracting the water. Our professional team starts the extraction at the center of the room or common area and then repositions furnishings, fixtures, and items to facilitate water removal around the perimeter. If we anticipate water migration, we divide the carpeted area into 10-by-10 sections and extract one at a time. We aim to reduce downtime to your retail shop or eatery.

How equipment plays into in-place carpet drying 

• Extractors used should have sufficient vacuum lift 
• Calculations are essential to pick enough air movers and dehumidifiers  
• Positioning air movers at the right angle controls the drying speed 

Our SERVPRO crews have everything from portable to truck-mounted extractors for water removal. Our typical air mover placement is 50-60 square feet per unit.  

SERVPRO of North Morris County is well suited to handle any water removal situation. Call us at (973) 983-5657.