Moisture Removal

Effective construction site drying practices

Combining heating and dehumidification units

Reducing and preventing structural water damage

Client Specification

When it comes to construction work, ensuring the structure is properly dried out after being exposed to the elements is crucial before moving on to the next stages of construction. Elements like saturated blockwork and concrete floors need thorough drying before drylining or plastering can commence to prevent moisture being trapped within the structure which can cause issues or damage to the structure in the future. El-Björn were instructed on a similar project which involving the construction of new build apartments. Initially, the client had requested the use of indirect fired heaters for the drying process.

Project Outcome

After our initial inspection, we proposed a more efficient solution for the client. The use of indirect fire heaters would generate further humidity in the affected areas, heating cold and damp external air and drawing more moisture into the building. Our solution was to use localised our Electric Heater Units combined with our Dehumidification Units, to effectively agitate and heat the air, releasing more moisture from surrounding surfaces, which is then collected by the dehumidification units. This method has been proven as the most cost effective and time efficient process of drying and moisture removal from a given area, one we have implemented successfully implemented in many different construction projects. Multiple heater and dehumidifier units were provided for the site, powered by a 60kVA Stage V Diesel Generator in connection with our Sockets Mains Distribution Units. This combination provided effective drying to the site to allow construction works to restart.