Ongoing Inspections and monitoring during a restoration loss

3/16/2020 (Permalink)

Once the project has been controlled, and the correction of the damage has begun, our SERVPRO technicians will continue to gather information through ongoing inspections and monitoring. The monitoring process will include recording temperature and relative humidity readings and other calculated psychrometric values. According to Webster, the definition of psychrometric is "a graphic representation of the properties of mixtures of air and water vapor." The way that we measure psychrometric values includes checking moisture levels or moisture content of materials. Psychrometric also includes the balancing of temperature, humidity, and airflow of both open and closed drying systems in any water damage job. It will be necessary to measure the relative humidity and temperature and have the right types and capacity of dehumidifiers to handle the water load in the structure. This is why our SERVPRO technicians are constantly carrying around an Ipad; we use our Ipad to update progress reports and to keep track of our readings. Our technicians make sure that we use the same meters throughout to be sure that readings stay consistent and accurate. Our IICRC certified technicians are all trained in the proper use and application of the meters. Part of the job of our technicians is to be in accordance with the meter manufacturer literature and have an understanding of the intended use. At SERVPRO of East Dayton, we make sure to record and monitor relevant moisture measurements daily at the same time of day. Once the drying goals have been achieved and documented, we can then pack up all the equipment and leave the site, "Like it never even happened."