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Innovative Drying Technologies
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Applicability
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Construction Drying
Systems
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Increased
Viability of New Construction
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Energy
Efficiency in Existing Homes
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Meets
ASTM Standards
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Whole House & Building Process
Redesign
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Existing and
new standards for the moisture content in structures
and “warranty” issues will make having a moisture report
an essential part of the records of completion for many new
structures.
The solution
is simple: If the moisture readings are too high in the
existing structure…dry the structure quickly before it can
foster fungal (mold) growth.
This can be
done as soon as the structure is complete enough to be
sealed (doors and windows on).
Large
industrial dehumidifiers and moisture monitoring equipment
are the principle tools used to get results. Progress and
results should be accurately documented as well.
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SPECIALTY SERVICE:
On Site Construction Drying and Moisture Inspections
Our
on site service to building contractors includes checking
moisture content of building materials to identify any
elevations in recommended readings and the means to rapidly
dry materials to prevent mold problems post construction. CRS
is the builder’s resource for peace of mind when mother
nature “rains on your parade”.
At Clean & Dry we use state of the art equipment for
measuring the moisture content of materials including wood,
insulation, brick, drywall, and concrete. Non-invasive as well
as invasive moisture meters are available. Meters are
regularly calibrated and certified. All readings are digitally
recorded and dated for documentation.

Upon completion of the project the builder and the customer
will be provided with a “certification of dryness” for
everyone’s peace of mind.
For those pesky storms that aren’t always predicted by our
infallible weather department, if you’re caught off guard,
we’ll be on site rapidly to get your project dry and back on
track with a minimum of delay.
Contact us
today for more info: 808-2630300
/ 808-988-1552
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Floods,
fires, earthquakes, pipe breaks, hurricanes, tornadoes
and rainstorms all lead to the water damage of homes,
offices, factories, schools, stores and other buildings.
Clean & Dry drying services allow the restoration
and preservation of these environments, while protecting
them from traditional water damage problems such as
structural deterioration, corrosion and biological
problems
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like
mold and mildew. Clean & Dry provides a turnkey
service which includes consultation to owners and
insurers, expertise in drying all substances, equipment
installation and careful monitoring of the process. The
service helps disaster victims avoid substantial
reconstruction, returns facilities to use quickly and
generally offers a significant reduction in recovery
costs.
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GUARANTEED
DRYING
HOW THE CLEAN & DRY PROCESS WORKS
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Clean
& Dry
provides a desiccant-based construction drying
system. Clean
& Dry
ends construction site moisture problems with
dehumidification, instead of dangerous propane
heaters or the building’s A/C system. Clean
& Dry
dehumidifiers continuously replace humid air
inside the building with air which has been
dehumidified. This extremely dry air has a
low "vapor pressure." As a
result it attracts moisture molecules from wet
surfaces - such as recently poured concrete, joint
compound, freshly painted walls, stored building
materials, etc. - allowing them to dry at an
accelerated rate. Clean
& Dry
provides a turnkey moisture reduction and
management process for the builder during critical
construction phases. Clean
& Dry
provides a desiccant dehumidifier to the job site
and temporary ductwork to run throughout the
construction project. Accelerating the
drying of such products as concrete, joint
compound, and paint reduces overall construction
cycle time.
Deeply dehumidified air, when exposed to
water damaged environments, will attract water
molecules from wet substances, such as wallboard,
concrete block and wood floors, drying them. After
a flood, the ambient air is too humid to attract
the molecules and dry the objects quickly. Thus,
not using Clean
& Dry
services can result in the loss of property from
deterioration or biological contamination.
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Time
and time again satisfied customers tell us how our
services seem miraculous! Sometimes-in just
days!-we help them go from total devastation to
business as usual. Here are some of the ways Clean
& Dry can help after water damage:
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REDUCING
RECONSTRUCTION
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Clean
& Dry practices structural drying. In
the process, we have saved thousands of
dollars for our customers each year
following water-damage disasters. No longer
does a water disaster require old-fashioned
'rip out and replace' methods of recovery.
Clean & Dry can dry wallboard,
insulation, paneling, ceiling tiles, masonry
block and concrete, wooden and metal
studding, plaster walls and other structural
components.
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ARRESTING
POST-DISASTER PROBLEMS
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A
wide range of moisture related deterioration
occurs after a building is water damaged. Wood
swells, buckles or begins to rot, sheetrock loses
rigidity and strength, electrical wiring corrodes,
metal components rust, paint peels, and more. All
of these effects can be arrested-and many
reversed!-by the prompt employment of deep drying
techniques.
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RESTORING
VALUABLE WOOD FLOORS
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Clean
& Dry can restore wood floors : Whether
in gymnasiums, racquetball centers,
department stores, theaters or homes, Clean
& Dry techniques can literally
reverse buckling, cupping and swelling. In
humid conditions, wood flooring and fine
finishes can absorb moisture directly from
the air causing warping, cupping and
expansion. These factors play havoc with
installations. Floors with 10 inch 'waves'
have been dried and gradually returned to
their normal condition, saving tens of
thousands of dollars.
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SAVING
BOOKS, DOCUMENTS AND FILES
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Water-damaged
books, documents, files, microfilm/microfiche,
X-rays, blue prints, audio/video tape and artwork
can all be saved. Often files can be dried in
place, allowing access to records during the
restoration process. Large libraries can be taken
by Clean & Dry to one of its drying partners
for careful processing and restoration…
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INHIBITING
BIOLOGICAL GROWTH
Tests
have shown that buildings dried by Clean
& Dry immediately after rain water
flooding have benefited significantly from a
lower level of pathogenic growth. Bacteria,
mold, mildew and other allergens all prosper
where dampness is allowed to exist for
extended periods. With today's concern for
'sick building syndrome' and indoor air
quality, Clean & Dry becomes an
important ally in the healthful restoration
of a building.
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PRESERVING
UN-FLOODED AREAS
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Water-soaked
areas create an ambient high humidity which
acts upon other undamaged areas and their
contents. Clean & Dry prevents this by
using a 'blanket of dry air' to seal-off
unaffected areas from those under recovery.
If left unprotected, hygroscopic materials
(materials that naturally absorb moisture
from the air) are affected quickly. For
example, books grow mold on their covers,
woodwork swells and buckles, and wall
coverings mildew. Electrical systems and
electronic equipment, such as computers,
suffer from corrosion. Clean & Dry will
work with you to protect the entire
building, while restoring your flooded area.
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SPRAY
ON APPLICATIONS
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Sprayed compounds are tough to dry.
They have substantial water content when
applied. When relative humidity inside
closed structures prevents drying, Clean
& Dry is the answer. Using our
dehumidifiers, your sprayed fireproofing can
be dry the same day its applied! This allows
interiors to be closed off without the
danger of moisture related problems such as
the formation of mold and mildew inside
walls.
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CARPET
AND TILE
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Floor
covering subcontractors won't guarantee their work
if subflooring does not meet the manufacturer's
standard for moisture content. Why risk buckling,
delamination and adhesive failures? Clean &
Dry can dry your subfloors to manufacturer's specs
in record time.
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MATERIALS
PRESERVATION
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Moisture
sensitive materials such as wood flooring,
plywood, drywall and masonry powders can gain
moisture when staged in out door areas or humid
interior spaces. Clean & Dry can dry your
storage area so materials do not take on unwanted
moisture while awaiting use.
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WATER
DAMAGE REVERSAL
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Buildings
under construction can be particularly susceptible
to storm damage, water main breaks or leaks in
unfinished roofs. Once inside the building,
moisture is absorbed by structural materials, only
to cause problems throughout construction and
later. If your building has had severe water
damage, call Clean & Dry. In days, Clean &
Dry will create optimum conditions for finishing
work, by deeply drying water locked inside walls,
floors and masonry.
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Clean
& Dry ends construction site moisture
problems using dehumidification,
instead of dangerous propane heaters
or the building's A/C system. Clean
& Dry dehumidifers continuously
replace humid air inside the building
with air which has been dehumidified.
This extremely dry air has a low
"vapor pressure." As a
result, it attracts moisture molecules
from wet surfaces--such as recently
poured concrete, joint compound,
freshly painted walls, stored building
materials, etc.--allowing them to dry
at an accelerated rate. Surface
materials, like paint and
"mud" dry in hours instead
of days. Concrete slabs can meet
specifications for coating or floor
covering applications as much as twice
as fast than normally would be
expected. Likewise, staged materials,
such as millwork or wood flooring
don't absorb moisture.
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TAPPING OUR
EXPERTISE
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All
of our technicians undergo rigorous
technical training in:
- psychometrics
- dehumidification
- building
materials
- structural
drying
In
serving our customers, we engineer a
system based on the job site
requirements. The system may be
dehumidification & airflow alone,
or an integrated system of heating,
cooling, air moving and
dehumidification equipment. We pride
ourselves in engineering a
cost-effective solution for you unique
project needs.
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A to Z Clean & Dry, Oahu's Finest
(808) 263-0300
(808) 988-155
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