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& Dry uses restorative structural drying. In
the process, we have saved thousands of
dollars for our customers each year
following water-damage events. No longer
does a water disaster require old-fashioned
'rip out and replace' methods of recovery.
Clean & Dry can dry wallboard,
insulation, paneling, ceiling tiles, masonry
block and concrete, wooden and metal
studding, plaster walls and other structural
components.
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Construction Drying
Buildings
under construction can be particularly susceptible
to storm damage, water main breaks or leaks in
unfinished roofs. Once inside the building,
moisture is absorbed by structural materials, only
to cause problems throughout construction and
later. If your building has had severe water
damage, call Clean & Dry. In days, Clean &
Dry will create optimum conditions for finishing
work, by deeply drying water locked inside walls,
floors, masonry, wood structure, etc.
PROBLEMS ...
"Day
1: (Intermittent rain throughout the day):
Transportation of the main timber sections forming wall
plates, frame posts, main ties, stub ties, king posts,
corner and intermediate posts to the building site took
place despite the weather."
"Unfortunately, the entire
week was rainy, the site was sloppy and muddy, but our
spirits were not dampened! The weather cleared off long
enough in the middle of the week to let us set the floor
joists after the steel beam was set into place."
"Existing and
new standards for the moisture content in structures
and warranty issues will make having a moisture report
an essential part of the records of completion for many new
structures."
Floor
covering subcontractors won't guarantee their work
if subflooring does not meet the manufacturer's
standard for moisture content. Why risk buckling,
delamination and adhesive failures? Clean &
Dry can dry your subfloors to manufacturer's specs
in record time.
A
wide range of moisture related deterioration
occurs after a building is water damaged. Wood
swells, buckles or begins to rot, sheetrock loses
rigidity and strength, electrical wiring corrodes,
metal components rust, paint peels, and more. All
of these effects can be arrested-and many
reversed!-by the prompt employment of deep drying
techniques.
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SOLUTION
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"The solution
is simple: If the moisture readings are too high in the
existing structure…dry the structure quickly before it can
foster fungal (mold) growth.
This can be
done as soon as the structure is complete enough to be
sealed (doors and windows on).
Large
industrial dehumidifiers and moisture monitoring equipment
are the principle tools used to get results. Progress and
results should be accurately documented as well.
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Clean
& Dry ends construction site moisture
problems using dehumidification,
instead of dangerous propane heaters
or the building's A/C system. Clean
& Dry dehumidifers continuously
replace humid air inside the building
with air which has been dehumidified.
This extremely dry air has a low
"vapor pressure." As a
result, it attracts moisture molecules
from wet surfaces--such as recently
poured concrete, joint compound,
freshly painted walls, stored building
materials, etc.--allowing them to dry
at an accelerated rate. Surface
materials, like paint and
"mud" dry in hours instead
of days. Concrete slabs can meet
specifications for coating or floor
covering applications as much as twice
as fast than normally would be
expected. Likewise, staged materials,
such as millwork or wood flooring
don't absorb moisture.
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SPECIALTY SERVICE:
On Site Construction Drying and Moisture Inspections
 Our
on site service to building contractors includes checking
moisture content of building materials to identify any
elevations in recommended readings and the means to rapidly
dry materials to prevent mold problems post construction.
Clean & Dry is the builder’s resource for peace of mind
when mother nature “rains on your parade”.
At Clean & Dry we use state of the art equipment for
measuring the moisture content of materials including wood,
insulation, brick, drywall, and concrete. Non-invasive as well
as invasive moisture meters are available. Meters are
regularly calibrated and certified. All readings are digitally
recorded and dated for documentation.
Upon completion of the project the builder and the customer
will be provided with a “certification of dryness” for
everyone’s peace of mind.
For those pesky storms that aren’t always predicted by our
infallible weather department, if you’re caught off guard,
we’ll be on site rapidly to get your project dry and back on
track with a minimum of delay.
For more info: 808-2630300
/ 808-988-1552
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CUT
THE COST OF WATER & MOLD DAMAGE RECOVERY
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Floods,
fires, earthquakes, pipe breaks, hurricanes, tornadoes
and rainstorms all lead to the water damage of homes,
offices, factories, schools, stores and other buildings.
Clean & Dry drying services allow the restoration
and preservation of these environments, while protecting
them from traditional water damage problems such as
structural deterioration, corrosion and biological
problems
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like
mold and mildew. Clean & Dry provides a turnkey
service which includes consultation to owners and
insurers, expertise in drying all substances, equipment
installation and careful monitoring of the process. The
service helps disaster victims avoid substantial
reconstruction, returns facilities to use quickly and
generally offers a significant reduction in recovery
costs.
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GUARANTEED
DRYING
HOW THE CLEAN & DRY PROCESS WORKS
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Clean
& Dry
provides a dehumidification-based construction drying
system. Clean
& Dry
ends construction site moisture problems with
dehumidification, instead of dangerous propane
heaters or the building’s A/C system. Clean
& Dry
dehumidifiers continuously replace humid air
inside the building with air which has been
dehumidified. This extremely dry air has a
low "vapor pressure." As a
result it attracts moisture molecules from wet
surfaces - such as recently poured concrete, joint
compound, freshly painted walls, stored building
materials, etc. - allowing them to dry at an
accelerated rate. Clean
& Dry
provides a turnkey moisture reduction and
management process for the builder during critical
construction phases. Clean
& Dry
provides a dehumidification system to the job site
and temporary ductwork to run throughout the
construction project. Accelerating the
drying of such products as concrete, joint
compound, and paint reduces overall construction
cycle time.
Deeply dehumidified air, when exposed to
water damaged environments, will attract water
molecules from wet substances, such as wallboard,
concrete block and wood floors, drying them. After
a flood, the ambient air is too humid to attract
the molecules and dry the objects quickly. Thus,
not using Clean
& Dry
services can result in the loss of property from
deterioration or biological contamination.
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HIGH TECH DRYING EQUIPMENT
SAVES YOU
MONEY
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Time
and time again satisfied customers tell us how our
services seem miraculous! Sometimes-in just
days!-we help them go from total devastation to
business as usual. Here are some of the ways Clean
& Dry can help after water damage:
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WATER
DAMAGE REVERSAL
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Clean
& Dry practices structural drying. In
the process, we have saved thousands of
dollars for our customers each year
following water-damage disasters. No longer
does a water disaster require old-fashioned
'rip out and replace' methods of recovery.
Clean & Dry can dry wallboard,
insulation, paneling, ceiling tiles, masonry
block and concrete, wooden and metal
studding, plaster walls and other structural
components.
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RESTORING
VALUABLE WOOD FLOORS
Powerful suction
panels
allow Clean
& Dry to restore wood floors : Whether
in schools, gyms,
department stores, theaters or homes, Clean
& Dry techniques can literally
reverse buckling, cupping and swelling. In
humid conditions, wood flooring and fine
finishes can absorb moisture directly from
the air causing warping, cupping and
expansion. These factors play havoc with
installations. Floors with large 'waves'
have been dried and gradually returned to
their normal condition, saving tens of
thousands of dollars.
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INHIBITING
BIOLOGICAL GROWTH
Tests
have shown that buildings dried by the Clean
& Dry method immediately after rain water
flooding have benefited significantly from a
lower level of pathogenic growth. Bacteria,
mold, mildew and other allergens all prosper
where dampness is allowed to exist for
extended periods. With today's concern for
'sick building syndrome' and indoor air
quality, Clean & Dry becomes an
important ally in the healthful restoration
of a building.
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TAPPING OUR
EXPERTISE
All
of our technicians undergo IICRC technical training in:
- psychometrics
- dehumidification
- building
materials
- structural
drying
In
serving our customers, we design a
system based on the job site
requirements. The system may be
dehumidification & airflow alone,
or an integrated system of heating,
cooling, air moving and
dehumidification equipment. We pride
ourselves in designing a
cost-effective solution for you unique
project needs.
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The table below provides EMC values for a
fairly representative range of atmospheric
conditions that wood is likely to be exposed to.
Values in this table are applicable to wood of any
species for most practical purposes.
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Relative Humidity %
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Ambient
Air Temperature - degrees Fahrenheit
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0
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30
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40
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50
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60
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70
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80
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90
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100
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110
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120
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130
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5
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1.4
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1.4
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1.4
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1.3
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1.3
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1.3
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1.2
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1.2
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1.1
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1.1
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1.0
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10
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2.6
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2.6
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2.6
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2.5
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2.5
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2.4
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2.3
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2.3
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2.2
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2.1
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2.0
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15
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3.7
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3.7
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3.6
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3.6
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3.5
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3.5
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3.4
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3.3
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3.2
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3.0
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2.9
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20
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4.6
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4.6
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4.6
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4.6
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4.5
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4.4
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4.3
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4.2
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3.0
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3.9
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3.7
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25
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5.5
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5.5
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5.5
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5.4
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5.4
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5.3
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5.1
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5.0
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4.9
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4.7
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4.5
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30
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6.3
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6.3
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6.3
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6.2
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6.2
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6.1
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5.9
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5.8
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5.6
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5.4
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5.2
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35
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7.1
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7.1
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7.1
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7.0
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6.9
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6.8
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6.7
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6.5
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6.3
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6.1
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5.9
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40
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7.9
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7.9
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7.9
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7.8
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7.7
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7.6
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7.4
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7.2
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7.0
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6.8
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6.6
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45
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8.7
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8.7
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8.7
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8.6
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8.5
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8.3
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8.1
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7.9
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7.7
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