How to dry out your home after water damage or flood?
Before you begin Take plenty of photographs of the damage before beginning work. This will help with insurance claims and adjustments. Be sure to include photos of damaged structures, as well as items from the affected areas. Observe and Repair any locations where water can reenter the building, including roof damage. Repairs can be temporary but plan on them needing to last several weeks. Use tarps or plywood covered with tar paper to patch a roof, for example. You can also call the flood drying service of your area for help. Circulate air Drying and circulating air is crucial in dealing with water damage. Open the windows once conditions outside are suitable. If it’s safe to use electricity, set up fans to help circulate air throughout the space. Pedestal fans can be directed to dry higher areas, circulators, and blower fans can powerfully move air lower to floor level, and window fans can bring in and circulate fresh air from outside. Now, open cabinet and closet doors, remove dra...