Heat drying is a relatively new technology that is based on adding heat to materials and structures that have high moisture levels to initiate drying. This additional heat will then in turn increase the rate of evaporation of the water affected materials resulting in a fast and effective drying process.
Heat drying equipment
Heat Boost Bars
Heat boost bars are specialised heaters designed to have a standard air mover attached to one end to blow air through the heater as it heats up. Heat drying mats can be attached to the other end of the boost bar to effectively distribute the heat. Heat drying mats are extremely versatile and would typically be used to dry concrete, timber floors, parquetry flooring, carpet, gyprock walls and many other materials. There is also a vast array of specialised attachments available that can be attached to the boost bar to assist with structural drying.
Heat Boost Bar Attachments
There is a full range of specialised attachments available for the heat boost bar to aid with structural drying. These attachments fit to the end of the boost bar and can distribute the hot dry air in many different ways to suit the drying application at hand. These heat drying attachments add great versatility to the drying process and are extremely useful for structural drying in hard to access areas. Areas such as inside wall cavities, underneath benches and cabinetry, inside roof voids and ceiling spaces, underneath sub-floors – the applications are endless.
Heat Drying Mats
As explained above, the heat drying mats attach to the heat boost bar to evenly distribute the heat. These heat drying mats are made from a canvas like material and have a series of small holes in the bottom of them to allow the heat out to penetrate into the surface being dried. There are heat mats designed for drying both floors and walls and they come in various different sizes to suit a wide range of applications.
Drymatic II Heater
The Drymatic II is a heater that has the ability to exhaust the wet air out of the area that is being dried and vent dry air back into the same space. The Drymatic II recirculates this air whilst it is heating up the area that is being cycled through it. The Drymatic II works well in conjunction with the heat boost bars, and combined this equipment can heat up and dry a water damaged area very quickly. As with the heat boost bar, attachments can also be added to the Drymatic II to aid with structural drying.
The advantages of heat drying
. Extremely fast drying times
. Quieter than conventional drying methods
. Great for target drying of small areas
. Very effective with structural drying
. Effective drying in winter months and in colder climates
Flood Fixers & Heat Drying
At Flood Fixers, we are extremely experienced and highly trained in heat drying and the science behind its application. At Flood Fixers, we have been heat drying properties for our customers since the system was introduced to Australia and have successfully dried many hundreds of properties during this time. We love using the heat drying system for our clients because it is a fast, effective and convenient way to successfully dry and restore a flood affected property.
If you have a flood affected property that requires drying or if you would like to know more about the heat drying system, please call the helpful team at Flood Fixers today on 1300 4 FLOOD
