Applied Structural Drying case studies
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The Applied Structural Drying credential is offered in the restoration division of the IICRC certification catalog. It is aimed at restoration technicians and project leads who already understand basic water damage mitigation and want to manage the drying of building assemblies - walls, cavities, subfloors and contents - rather than only extracting standing water. The Applied Structural Drying case studies are 5 cases and about 2,230 words.
1Dew Point at the Slab
A 900 sq ft finished basement has 8-ft ceilings and 6-mm vinyl plank glued to a concrete slab. A supply-line leak soaked the carpet and lower drywall; carpet and pad are removed, drywall is cut 12 in above the floor, and two air movers plus one LGR dehumidifier are running.
453 words, about 2 min2Meter Says Dry, Floor Says Otherwise
A 1,200 sq ft retail boutique has a 4-in concrete slab with glued-down luxury vinyl plank (LVP). A roof drain overflow sent category 1 water across the sales floor for about 40 minutes; water was extracted within an hour.
461 words, about 2 min3The One Wall That Won't Dry
A 3,000 sq ft dental office has a category 2 water loss from a broken toilet supply line in a staff restroom. Water spread under vinyl composition tile (VCT) into two treatment rooms and the reception area.
464 words, about 2 min4Sizing a Drying System for a Fellowship Hall
A 4,000 sq ft church fellowship hall has a 12-ft ceiling, painted drywall to 4 ft, and a sealed concrete floor. A burst domestic line released about 500 gallons; extraction recovered 350 gallons, and the remaining water is in the drywall, baseboards, and slab surface.
425 words, about 2 min5Category 3 in a Daycare
A 1,100 sq ft daycare has 2 in of standing water in the main playroom and hallway after a sewer backup. The water reached the bottom 18 in of drywall, the carpet and pad, two foam play mats, and a wooden storage cubby.
427 words, about 2 min