Psychrometrics is the science behind Structural Drying And Dehumidification, and skipping it usually means either under-drying a space or leaving equipment running far longer than necessary.
We calculate air mover and dehumidifier placement using psychrometric formulas, not a flat per-room equipment count.

We calculate drying requirements using temperature and humidity data, not a flat per-room rule.
Low Grain Refrigerant dehumidifiers pull significantly more moisture from the air than consumer-grade units.
Thermal scans on every Hills, MN job catch moisture a visual inspection alone would miss.
You receive documented daily readings showing the structure actually getting drier.
Structural drying is a distinct phase with its own methodology, separate from initial extraction, and here's how our Hills, MN crews run it.

Psychrometric formulas determine exactly how much equipment capacity the space requires.
Thermal imaging often reveals moisture has traveled further than the visible damage suggested.
We position air movers to create directed airflow across wet surfaces based on the assessment.
Documented logs track the numbers from day one through final verification.
Hardwood floors and built-in cabinetry require slower, more controlled drying to avoid warping.
Final verification compares closing readings against the material-specific dry standard, not a general guess.
We ask enough to bring the right instruments on the first visit.
A technician arrives with thermal imaging cameras and moisture meters ready to assess.
We complete the psychrometric assessment and thermal scan, then provide a written drying plan and quote.
The job closes only once documented readings confirm the structure is fully dry.

"The thermal imaging found moisture behind a wall that looked completely fine from the outside. Would have missed it otherwise." — Julian R.
"They came back every single day to take readings and showed me the numbers improving. Felt like real science, not guesswork." — Monique T.
"Our hardwood floor didn't warp because they slowed the drying process down specifically for it." — Grant P.
A room can look dry on the surface while moisture meters still detect trapped moisture inside materials.
It's a calculated approach using temperature and humidity data to determine exact equipment needs, rather than guessing.
Timeline depends on material type and how much moisture the thermal scan revealed.
Daily documentation is standard, giving you real data rather than just an assurance.
Specialty drying protocols protect hardwood and cabinetry from the damage a standard drying speed could cause.
We treat flat readings as a signal to recalculate, not something to wait out.
If your property is in or near Hills, a crew can typically respond the same day.

Speak directly with our structural drying team.
Call +1-844-833-1325