How Dryness in Phoenix Influences Water Removal Work

10/22/2017 (Permalink)

Dry conditions lend themselves to new challenges when dealing with water damage in your home. Contact SERVPRO and put us to the task.

Our Certified SERVPRO Technicians Take the Daily Temperature and Humidity Level Into Consideration When Dealing with Water Damage

The Sonoran Desert is notorious for its hot, dry climate, often going for months at a time without measurable rainfall. While many would think that the dryness is an excellent thing for water removal efforts in Phoenix, it can also carry with it some unusual risks and burdens for restoration professionals and homeowners. Our local teams know how to work around the desert conditions and make the best use possible of their equipment, and as such, they know inherently the pros and cons of water removal in low humidity and high heat.
 
The Pros
 
The most important benefit the climate in Phoenix gives water removal efforts is drying and evaporation speed. The air is typically hotter and far drier than in almost any other part of the country, encouraging faster evaporation rates and assisting our water extraction work. Furthermore, well-designed drainage systems across Phoenix and home plants specifically built to counter flash flooding help to prevent standing water from accumulating in most homes across the Valley. Thus, the water removal process often takes less time and energy to complete than in other parts of the country.

The Cons
 
While the desert climate may allow your home to dry faster, that same climate makes speed doubly important. Threats of mold and structural water damage develop at a faster rate than in other parts of the country due to the rareness of moisture here. Mold varieties common in Arizona are more opportunistic, growing and maturing at a faster rate to best capitalize on fast-drying water sources. In addition, years of exposure to excessively dry air makes many conventional building materials susceptible to rapid deterioration once soaked. SERVPRO recognizes these risks and works to rid your home of excess moisture as quickly as possible to prevent further damage from occurring.
 
SERVPRO of East Phoenix is a local provider of water and flood damage mitigation and restoration services with the equipment and personnel necessary to clean things up as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Call us 24/7 at (602) 507-6163.
 
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