A room can look and feel dry to the touch while moisture meters still show trapped moisture inside wall cavities or under flooring.
We calculate air mover and dehumidifier placement using psychrometric formulas, not a flat per-room equipment count.
A calculated drying plan means faster results with the right amount of equipment, not excess.
LGR capacity is standard equipment on every Structural Drying And Dehumidification job, not a premium upgrade.
Thermal imaging cameras reveal moisture patterns behind walls and under flooring that aren't visible to the eye.
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 Wausau, WI crews run it.
The assessment sets the baseline every later reading gets measured against.
Thermal imaging often reveals moisture has traveled further than the visible damage suggested.
Equipment is placed according to calculated airflow paths, not an even spread across the room.
Daily monitoring confirms equipment is working and adjusts the plan if progress stalls.
Hardwood floors and built-in cabinetry require slower, more controlled drying to avoid warping.
The job closes only once moisture readings match the documented dry standard for each material type.
A quick call helps us determine whether thermal imaging and full drying equipment are needed.
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.
We verify final moisture readings against dry standard before removing equipment.
"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.
We rely on moisture meters and thermal imaging, not appearance alone.
Psychrometrics uses scientific formulas to size the drying plan to the actual moisture load.
Most jobs run 3-5 days, though hardwood and cabinetry may need longer, more controlled drying.
You'll see the actual numbers improve each day through documented logs.
Specialty drying protocols protect hardwood and cabinetry from the damage a standard drying speed could cause.
We reassess the plan, since stalled readings usually mean equipment placement or capacity needs adjusting, not just more time.
Our Wausau, WI drying teams cover Wausau and nearby communities with thermal imaging and LGR equipment staged for dispatch.
One call starts the psychrometric assessment process.
Call +1-844-833-1325