Do Drying Zones Improve Water Cleanup for Brookside Homes? 

11/22/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO techs can erect poly sheet barriers to prevent cross-contamination and drying zones to mitigate water damage in Brookside

Restoration can be improved by the designation of a drying zone in Brookside properties.

Water cleanup can be a challenging process requiring several steps and efforts to achieve from our experienced SERVPRO restorers. Creating drying zones makes these processes faster and more successful for many reasons.

Creating the Perimeter of the Zone

One of the first steps with water cleanup in Brookside homes is establishing a physical perimeter of the damaged area. Often containment can be one of the most critical mitigation strategies, as this helps restoration efforts be more focused and productive. Physical barriers can include plastic sheeting over structural openings, but perimeters can also exist using direct extraction and drying tools.

Focused Air Movement

Physical barriers make airflow easier to regulate and control in the space. Air movers, for instance, have a greater impact on space when there are not multiple adjacent spaces contributing to the migration of moisture. Plastic sheeting keeps moist environments contained to increase the output and production of tools like:

• Axial Air Movers
• Centrifugal Air Movers
• Desiccant Dehumidifiers

Restoration Space for Damaged Contents

Yet another advantage of establishing drying zones in the house is the creation of safe spaces for content restoration and cleaning. Transition spaces prevent cross-contamination and serve as a suitable staging area for the work being done. In addition, this space can house displaced contents to avoid moisture damage and allow for easier cleaning and drying.

As you can see, establishing drying zones can be beneficial to improving the efficiency and efficacy of cleanup strategies. With powerful evaporative equipment in our inventory, our SERVPRO of Newark team provides fast and efficient service for mitigation and restoration. Give us a call today at (302) 733-7933.