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What is structural drying & dehumidification?
Structural drying is the controlled removal of moisture from building materials such as drywall, wood framing, subfloors, and concrete after a water loss. It uses air movement, dehumidification, and temperature control to bring materials back to normal moisture levels and prevent mold, warping, and rot.
Surface water is only part of the problem. Moisture trapped inside walls and under floors is what leads to long-term damage. Phoenix Restoration Group uses commercial-grade equipment and documents moisture readings every day until your structure meets IICRC drying goals.
When to call for structural drying & dehumidification
- Damp or musty smell after a leak was cleaned up
- Swollen baseboards or cupping hardwood floors
- Peeling paint or bubbling drywall
- High indoor humidity after a flood
- Wet insulation or subfloor
Our structural drying & dehumidification process
- 01
Moisture Assessment
Moisture meters and thermal cameras identify every wet material, including inside wall cavities.
- 02
Drying Plan
We calculate the right number and placement of air movers and dehumidifiers for your space.
- 03
Equipment Setup
Air movers, LGR dehumidifiers, and specialty wall and floor drying systems are installed.
- 04
Daily Monitoring
Technicians record moisture readings daily and adjust equipment as materials dry.
- 05
Verification
Drying is complete only when materials reach their target moisture levels, documented for your records and insurance.
What's included
- Thermal imaging and moisture mapping
- Commercial air movers
- Low-grain refrigerant dehumidifiers
- In-wall and hardwood floor drying systems
- Daily moisture logs
- Drying documentation for insurance
Frequently asked questions
Can I dry water damage myself with fans?
Household fans dry surfaces but rarely remove moisture from inside walls and subfloors. Without professional dehumidification and moisture testing, hidden moisture often leads to mold.
How do you know when the structure is dry?
We compare moisture readings of affected materials to unaffected materials in the same building. Drying is complete when they match the dry standard.
Will drying equipment be loud?
Air movers and dehumidifiers do produce steady noise. It is temporary, and running them continuously is the fastest way to finish drying.