Water damage is a property owner’s worst nightmare and, if left unattended, can wreak havoc in a matter of days. STOP Restoration of Charlotte North understands that restoring water damage is time-sensitive. Our experts work swiftly to ensure speedy action and maximum preservation of your property.
Water damage is highly unpredictable. Broken pipes, clogged drains, improper piping layout, poor plumbing systems, unexpected storms, etc., there are so many pesky causes that can trigger this issue. Often owners remain unaware that water has been secretly destroying their property. By the time the damage becomes visible, it is too late; the home’s structural integrity has already been compromised. Once the foundational elements become affected, they can no longer be repaired and need to be replaced.
Our experts at STOP Restorations of Charlotte North understand that your time and money are valuable. We use the latest tech and equipment to ensure to dry down your property and restore its original charm. Here are a few instruments we use.
Moisture Meters:
Moisture seeps into areas that aren’t visible, like cracks and crevices within walls, ceilings, floors, and furniture. Even the visibly dry items can sometimes be wet to the touch. Many moisture detecting instruments are available in the market that help measure, detect, locate, and map moisture levels all around the property. Most moisture meters come with three inbuilt features;
- Search mode– Designed to locate moisture, determine the extent of spread, and figure out a drying strategy.
- Reference mode– Programs normal, elevated, or low moisture levels to determine surface dryness and pre-loss condition
- Auxiliary Moisture Probes– Water can hide in tiny spaces that are difficult to reach. This feature allows workers to use adaptable auxiliary probes that enable further insight into tightly packed areas like ductwork.
Groundwater Detectors:
It is an imaging tool that utilizes smart technology to create real-time 2D, 3D and curved images of your property. Moisture meters rely on electromagnetic field sources, which can be inconsistent and change from time to time. Modern-day groundwater detectors use input measurements from multiple channels eliminating the instability of changing electrical fields and thus avoiding the shortcomings of any single channeled device. Moreover, many detectors now come equipped with android technology and touch screens that give a real-time view of the water damage within the property’s foundational elements.
Infrared Water Intrusion Cameras:
Some traditional water detection instruments cannot locate water damage if it is present behind layers of structural materials. IR cameras are long-range thermal cameras that can save restoration companies and property owners tons of effort and time. The presence of water even behind layers of foundational elements on top triggers a temperature change that heat sensors on an IR camera can easily detect. Thus, the visual display enables the moisture-ladened area to appear a different color from the surroundings. The camera can then locate and identify hidden leakages, dampness under resilient flooring, and the wet regions within non-accessible crawlspaces. Drying down every speck of water is vital, as even a little bit of moisture left behind can trigger mold growth.
Regardless of the kind of water damage you’re dealing with, you can trust our experts at STOP Restoration of Charlotte North, to be available for your assistance 24/7. Our team of professionals is thoroughly trained and experienced in the art of restoring water-damaged homes to their initial state.
