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The
Science Behind Structural Drying
Based on a solid foundation of proven drying principles, structural
drying provides a data-driven way of reducing costs, maximizing
drying speed, documenting claims and saving time in water damage
remediation. It employs psychrometry - the science of drying - to
track moisture content, monitor progress and confirm completion of
the job.
The Case for
In-Place Drying.
Given a category I "clean" water loss, the carpet, pad and contents
may be dried in-place with minimal disturbance, provided that the
loss occurred from a fresh water source like a washing machine, tub
or faucet. However, even clean water losses can quickly escalate to
category H "gray water" situations in less than 72 hours due to
microbial growth. At DRC, we can help you act quickly to sort out
the details and mitigate the damage.
Training
and certification.
Every
DRC technician is HCRC-certified, and trained through the Chuck
Dewald Vortex Drying School and the Dri-Eaz Applied Structural
Drying School, completing coursework in each of the following
disciplines: Restorative Drying 101,201, 301; Microbial Remediation
101; and Documentation 101. This investment in continuing education
allows our people to remain knowledgeable with the latest technology
and techniques, giving DRC the competitive edge in structural
restoration.
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Xactimate
Billing for Exacting Standards
Accepted by the majority of insurance
carriers for water damage claims, Xactware and Xactimate software is
the preferred estimating platform ofDRC Contract Cleaning and
Restorative Drying. Using this program, we're able to precisely
estimate the cost of repairs and reconstruction according to several
variables, such as labor and productivity rates (based on industry
standards), labor burden and overhead, material and equipment
expenses, and building layout and square footage of damaged area.
Just as importantly, Xactimate allows us to draft sketches of floor
plans, roof plans and wall-framing plans, specifying materials,
multiple types of flooring and other line items to be used in
remediation efforts. As a result, we're able to automatically
calculate material and labor charges for water extraction and
restoration.
NOTE: Labor, material
and square footage rates are based on industry standards for
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