Tag: water damage
With recent storms and forecasts predicting more heavy rainfall, the risk of flooding and flooded basements is particularly high in many regions. These extreme weather conditions pose significant challenges for residents to act quickly and proactively to prevent major damage. The following tips provide a practical overview of how to effectively protect your basement from further water damage.Current storm warning: drying tips for water damages
At the end of the heatwave the temperature drops and storms follow: according to the forecast of the german weather service in Offenbach in south Germany heavy storms with “thunder storm potential” are threaten. In Düsseldorf heavy rainfall flooded the streets at monday morning. According to the forecast up to 80 litres of rain could fall locally in between 48 hours per square meter. 5 Suggestions for special cases…
ONE condensate pump for all dehumidifiers of the new TTK S series
The times when you had to buy a new condensate pump for every new dehumidifier are over. For the four dehumidifiers of our new TTK S series there is just one pump that suits all devices. It doesn’t matter if you use the dehumidifier TTK 125 S, TTK 175 S, TTK 355 S or TTK 655 S, the condensate pump is the same and if you ever get a new model of the series you will not need a new one.
Additionally, the pump is available for permanent drying and extremely powerful because it has a pump performance of up to 50 m distance and a maximum pump height of 4 m. Thus you can even permanently drain condensation from whole stories of buildings.
New insulation drying unit VX 5 now for rent
Now you can hire our new VX 5 MultiQube on a daily basis at TKL for a cheap price. With such a high performance you will get quicker to your next customer.
When water, like during the floods this year, penetrates the insulating layers a usual dehumidifier is not enough and you need an insulation dryer. The MultiQube makes the insulation layer drying faster and the VX 5 is part of our product range now. Powerful and versatile for all fields of application. Read More
Trotec Flood Info: The main facts about drying units
It is very important to make a fast dehumidification because the longer it takes the higher is the possibility that consequential damages appear. How long a dehumidification takes depends on the choice of the drying unit. Another important point is the place where the dehumidifier is set up.
Trotec Flood Info: What to do against the smell after the flood damage?
In connection with a water damage an unpleasant smell often appears. It smells musty and gets worse from day to day. That smell, like many others, mainly derive from nitrogen, sulphur, and hydrocarbon compounds which develop through evaporation and decomposition processes. Now here is good news for you: To neutralize these smells you don’t need aromatic substances or chemicals. The solution is oxidation.
Trotec Flood Info: How to dry floor insulations
On Saturday we already explained why floor insulations should always be dried by a certified company. Furthermore, we explained that here an under pressure drying is made and how that method works. Today we want to explain you the details of that method and show you solutions of typical problems which can occur during the drying process.
Trotec Flood Info: What to do when mould attacks?
Especially in wet rooms mould growth is more common. Thus, bathrooms have to be ventilated after taking a shower or bath, in laundry cellars you should always keep a window open when drying your laundry to let the wet air get out. For the same reasons mould very often grows after water and flood damages. When only small areas are affected by mould you can remove it yourself. If the affected area is bigger you, by all means, should consult an expert because then it is not only harder to remove the mould but it can also already penetrate non-visible areas and, additionally, harm your health.
Trotec Flood Info: How long does a dehumidification take?
When after a flood the worst is over and the water levels get back to normal the real work just begins. Water has to be pumped out of cellars and other rooms, wet flooring like carpets, wet furniture and other inventory must be brought out of the house. One of the most frequently asked questions after floods is how long a dehumidification takes. That depends on some different factors. Among other things whether you make the dehumidification on your own or if you ask for an expert’s advice. We want to explain you when it is necessary to ask a specialist.
Trotec assists flood victims with expertise
