Desert Dry in Record Time Dries most jobs in 30 hours or less.

“Desert Dry in Record Time”

“Dries most jobsin 30 hours or less”

“Wet Today – Dry Tomorrow

Dream or Reality?”

High Speed Structural Drying System

Who wants“One-Day Drying*”?

(*One-day drying applies to Class one/Class two water damages, usually 1200 sq. ft. or less.)

- Home/Business Owner

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- Home/Business Owner - Insurance Company

Yes!

Let’s Demo

Not Sure!- Restoration ContractorYes!

Structural Drying

Procedures by tes

EXTRACTION

tes in place outside wet basement

tes trailer set-up to dry home

Direct application of the heated airflow to the water!

Floating carpet to dry the

subfloor, walls and the carpet.


Tenting this wood floor keeps the heat where it is needed.


This method can be used to dry wet walls when there is a vapor barrier such vinyl wall covering.

Dehumidification / Evacuation

Tes hoses entering basement

Thermostatically controlled exhaust

How tes Works?How tes Works?

• testes uses directed air flow and contained uses directed air flow and contained heat to energize water molecules.heat to energize water molecules.

• Directed air flow and contained heat are Directed air flow and contained heat are keys to the Reets Evaporation Method.keys to the Reets Evaporation Method.

• Heat the wet materials – not the air.Heat the wet materials – not the air.

• testes dries structures faster! dries structures faster!


Basic Principles of DryingBasic Principles of Drying

• According to the IICRC there are According to the IICRC there are four basic principles or steps to be four basic principles or steps to be followed when drying a building.followed when drying a building.

1.1. ExtractionExtraction

2.2. EvaporationEvaporation

3.3. DehumidificationDehumidification

4.4. Temperature controlTemperature control

ExtractionExtraction

We have great We have great extraction tools.extraction tools.

Up to Up to 97% of the 97% of the water can be water can be extracted from extracted from carpet and pad!carpet and pad!**

*SCRT W.E.T. Study*SCRT W.E.T. Study

Extraction vs. EvaporationExtraction vs. Evaporation

• Extraction is 1200 times faster than Extraction is 1200 times faster than evaporation.evaporation.

•Your efficiency just decreased by Your efficiency just decreased by 99.91%.99.91%.

Drying progress is now measured in gallons, not grains.

EvaporationEvaporation(Liquid changing to vapor)(Liquid changing to vapor)

Evaporation is Evaporation is the bottleneck the bottleneck of drying!of drying!

How can we speed up How can we speed up evaporation?evaporation?

UNDERSTANDING UNDERSTANDING EVAPORATIONEVAPORATION

What are the phases of water?What are the phases of water?

As a solid, ice, water molecules are locked into a hexagonal arrangement.

Solid Phase

As a liquid the As a liquid the molecules are moving molecules are moving faster and can break faster and can break free from the crystal free from the crystal structure but not from structure but not from each othereach other

What are the phases of water?

Liquid Phase

As a vapor the molecules As a vapor the molecules are moving fast enough, are moving fast enough,

or are hot enough, to or are hot enough, to move freely.move freely.

What are the phases of water?

Vapor Phase

– The higher the temperature The higher the temperature of the liquid water, the of the liquid water, the more energetic the more energetic the molecules will be. The more molecules will be. The more energetic the molecules the energetic the molecules the more readily they break more readily they break free and leave the wet free and leave the wet surface (evaporate).surface (evaporate).

The key is the temperature of the water molecules!

•To change from liquid to a vapor the To change from liquid to a vapor the water molecules must gain sufficient water molecules must gain sufficient energy in the form of heat to break energy in the form of heat to break free from each other.free from each other.

To increase the evaporation To increase the evaporation rate we need to increase the rate we need to increase the temperature of the water not temperature of the water not

the air!the air!

TemperatureTemperature

Understanding Vapor Understanding Vapor PressurePressure

• Molecules moving in the air or leaving a wet surface Molecules moving in the air or leaving a wet surface create a pressure on everything they touch.create a pressure on everything they touch.

• This pressure is called VAPOR PRESSURE.This pressure is called VAPOR PRESSURE.

• Faster moving (hotter) molecules produce greater Faster moving (hotter) molecules produce greater pressure.pressure.

• Molecules packed closely together (such as on the Molecules packed closely together (such as on the surface of a liquid) produce greater pressure than surface of a liquid) produce greater pressure than molecules that are widely spread out (vapor).molecules that are widely spread out (vapor).

Understanding Vapor Understanding Vapor PressurePressure

• The greater the pressure The greater the pressure difference difference between the surface and the air the between the surface and the air the faster the water on the surface wants to faster the water on the surface wants to move to the lower pressure in the air.move to the lower pressure in the air.

• Heating the surface without heating the Heating the surface without heating the air makes the greatest pressure air makes the greatest pressure difference!difference!

The difference is evaporation The difference is evaporation potential!potential!

Formula for Evaporation Formula for Evaporation PotentialPotential

VVSS -V -VAA=E=EE=Evaporation PotentialE=Evaporation Potential

VVSS=Vapor Pressure of the Wet Surface=Vapor Pressure of the Wet Surface

VVAA=Vapor Pressure of the Air above the =Vapor Pressure of the Air above the Wet Wet SurfaceSurface

The higher “E” the faster the evaporation rate!

Example Using Fans & DehuExample Using Fans & Dehu

VVSS-V-VAA=E=E

Surface 72Surface 72OO/100% Air is 76/100% Air is 76OOF/90% F/90%

2.68-2.76= 2.68-2.76= -.08-.08

Evaporation potential= Evaporation potential= -.08-.08

Surface 70Surface 70OO/100% Air is 78/100% Air is 78OO/60% /60%

2.50-1.96=2.50-1.96= 0.540.54

Evaporation potential= 0.54Evaporation potential= 0.54

Initial Conditions

Conditions after using fans and dehumidifier for 6 hours

Example Using TesExample Using TesVVSS-V-VAA=E=E

Evaporation potential remains = Evaporation potential remains = -.08-.08

Surface 120Surface 120OO/100% Air is 95/100% Air is 95OO/30% /30%

11.67-1.69=11.67-1.69= 9.989.98

Evaporation potential = Evaporation potential = 9.989.98

Same Initial Conditions

as previous example

Conditions after Tes has been operating 6 hours

Scenario #1INPUT Temperature RH% Vapor Pressure Dew Point GPP

Wet Surface: 65 100 2.11 65 92Air above the surface: 80 70 2.45 69 108

-0.34Scenario #2

INPUT Temperature RH% Vapor Pressure Dew Point GPP

Wet Surface: 90 100 4.81 90 217Air above the surface: 95 30 1.69 59 74

3.13This calculator was provided free of charge by:Jeremy Reets at Reets Drying Systems, Inc. [email protected] [email protected]

Feel free to email any questions about this calculator or for more information about our Ultra High Speed Drying courses.

Evaporation Potential:

Evaporation Potential:

Evaporation Potential Calculator

Air FlowAir Flow

• Moves the very wet air near the Moves the very wet air near the surface (the boundary layer) away.surface (the boundary layer) away.

• Speeds the transfer of heat energy. Speeds the transfer of heat energy. Like using a blow dryer or a convection oven.Like using a blow dryer or a convection oven.

• Moving air reduces pressures and Moving air reduces pressures and ‘lifts’ water molecules into the air. ‘lifts’ water molecules into the air. Lift from moving air is how an airplane Lift from moving air is how an airplane flies.flies.

What role does air flow do in the evaporation What role does air flow do in the evaporation process?process?

Humidity Humidity

• Lower humidity means there is Lower humidity means there is less water vapor in the air. With less water vapor in the air. With fewer molecules of water in the fewer molecules of water in the air, vapor pressure will be lower.air, vapor pressure will be lower.

• A greater difference in vapor A greater difference in vapor pressure between the surface pressure between the surface and the air will speed up and the air will speed up evaporation.evaporation.

What role does lower humidity What role does lower humidity play in the evaporation play in the evaporation

process?process?

HumidityHumidity

To maintain the To maintain the greatest evaporation greatest evaporation potential, we must potential, we must either exhaust hot either exhaust hot humid air to the humid air to the outside (replacing it outside (replacing it with drier outside air) with drier outside air) or dry the air with or dry the air with dehumidifiers.dehumidifiers.

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Vapor Exhaust Calculator

INPUTFPM DIAMETER TEMP F RH GPP grains/min lbs/min gal/min gal/day dewpoint (F)

1700 14 80 70.00% 123.55 16037.46 2.29 0.27 395.58 73OUTPUT

FPM DIAMETER TEMP F RH GPP grains/min lbs/min gal/min gal/day dewpoint (F)1700 14 95 60.00% 149.93 19462.30 2.78 0.33 480.06 79

GPP grains/min lbs/min gal/min gal/day26.38 3424.85 0.49 0.06 84.48

Air Temp R H140 20%

DIFFERENCE

Surface Temp110

Evaporation Potential

RECAP:RECAP:Reets Evaporation MethodReets Evaporation Method

1.1. Extraction Extraction (Same)(Same)

2.2. Energy applied Energy applied directly to directly to the water the water (Temperature)(Temperature)

3.3. Airflow applied Airflow applied directly to directly to the water the water (Evaporation)(Evaporation)

4.4. Reduction of vapor Reduction of vapor saturation levels (humidity) saturation levels (humidity) by dehumidification or by dehumidification or evacuation evacuation (Dehumidification)(Dehumidification)

Air moverNot included


Desert Dry in Desert Dry in Record TimeRecord Time

• Water heater in attic failed.Water heater in attic failed.• 300 sq ft of floor space wet300 sq ft of floor space wet• Water went straight down into 2Water went straight down into 2ndnd floor floor

bedroom then down into 1bedroom then down into 1stst floor master floor master bedroom.bedroom.

• Ceiling wet Ceiling wet • Portion of interior wall wet floor to ceiling; Portion of interior wall wet floor to ceiling;

Other walls wet 3” to 5” up from floor.Other walls wet 3” to 5” up from floor.• Average grade nylon Saxony, 6lb pad..Average grade nylon Saxony, 6lb pad..

Let’s talk results!Let’s talk results!Case Study #1Case Study #1


• 2 TEX exchangers used; One in each 2 TEX exchangers used; One in each roomroom

• Carpet, pad and concrete dryCarpet, pad and concrete dry

• Plywood subfloor averaged 15% MCPlywood subfloor averaged 15% MC

• Walls ranged from 8-10 MC Walls ranged from 8-10 MC

19 hours later!19 hours later!


• Water pressure split a pipe flooding the finished Water pressure split a pipe flooding the finished basement. 1,100 Sq. Ft. soakedbasement. 1,100 Sq. Ft. soaked

• Carpeted bedrooms, family room and a hallway Carpeted bedrooms, family room and a hallway were floodedwere flooded

• Ceramic tile bathroom and a concrete storage Ceramic tile bathroom and a concrete storage area also wet area also wet

• Sheet rock walls wet.Sheet rock walls wet.• Set-up Set-up tes tes with 3 with 3 tex tex thermal exchangersthermal exchangers• Used air mover with thermostatic control for Used air mover with thermostatic control for

exhaustexhaust


Tes hoses entering basement

Thermostatically controlled exhaust


Floating carpet in the family room


• Extracted using Hydro-X with VacPacExtracted using Hydro-X with VacPac• tes tes was activated at 6:30 PM was activated at 6:30 PM• Technician returned at 10 AM the next Technician returned at 10 AM the next

dayday• Carpet, pad, floors and walls were Carpet, pad, floors and walls were

thoroughly drythoroughly dry

Verified dry in 15 ½ hoursVerified dry in 15 ½ hours


• 6,000 sq. ft.6,000 sq. ft.

• Frozen pipe in ceilingFrozen pipe in ceiling

• Clean waterClean water

• Class fourClass four

WEDDING RECEPTION CENTERWEDDING RECEPTION CENTER

RESULTSRESULTS

•tes tes set up Thursday evening at set up Thursday evening at 8:00 PM8:00 PM

•tes tes pulled Saturday evening at pulled Saturday evening at 10:00 PM10:00 PM

•6,000 sq. ft., category 4, dry in 6,000 sq. ft., category 4, dry in 48 hours48 hours

RESULTSRESULTS

•Walls, ceilings etc. repaired and Walls, ceilings etc. repaired and painted in three days – Opened for painted in three days – Opened for business the following Thursday night. business the following Thursday night. Three consecutive weddings held Three consecutive weddings held Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Savings of $50,000 in potential lost Savings of $50,000 in potential lost income.income.



- Home/Business Owner – Yes! - Insurance Company – Yes! - Restoration Contractor – Not Sure!

Does the Home/Business Owner want One-Day Drying?

YES!- Less disruption of their lives/business – continuation- Less stress, odors, inconvenience- Less out of home times- Less losses, repairs and replacements- Fewer contractors (strangers) in their home- Quiet! Almost like it never happened – sooner!

Does the Insurance Company want One-Day Drying?

ABSOLUTELY YES!“The sooner the file is closed – the happier the customer and the greater the savings”- Heated drying prevents or retards bacteria and mold growth.- Less demolition and repair to walls, hardwoods, subfloor, floors & ceilings.- Less pad/cushion replacement, less carpet reinstall.- Less amperage/electricity (30-35 amp total), one-day - generators are not usually required- Big One – ALE’s (Additional Living Expenses) One day vs. 3 to 5 days.- “The longer it’s wet and stinky, the more they replace”.

•Accelerated drying coupled with heat significantly reduces risk from bacteria and mold. Desert Dry in Record Time

Why You Should Request tes on Every Job

Factors Essential for Growth of Fungi

• There are certain essentials necessary for molds to grow.

• 1. Suitable temperature.• 2. Availability of water.• 3. Organic substrate for energy.• 4. Presence of oxygen for respiration.• Mold growth will slow down above and below

their temperature range and eventually growth will cease for most fungi at or above 95F.

Genus of Fungi Max Temp for Growth

• Alternaria alternata 89.6 OF• Aspergillus flavus 118.4 OF• Apergillus niger 104.0 OF• Aspergillus ochraceus 98.6 OF• Aspergillus versicolor 104.0 OF• Aureobasidium pullulans 95.0 OF• Cladosporium herbarum 90.0 OF• Fusarium gramimearum 77.0 OF• Penicillium chrysogenum 98.6 OF• Penicillium polonicum 91.4 OF• Rhizopus stolonifer 91.4 OF• Stacybotrys chartarum 104.0 OF• Ulocladium chartarum 93.2 OF

Does the Restoration Contractor want One-Day Drying?

? – Not Sure!MAYBE NO

- Can I afford it? - How do I charge for it? - Will Insurance Companies pay for it? - What do I do with all my current equipment; It makes me a lot of money?!

Does the Restoration Contractor want One-Day Drying?

MAYBE YES- First in Market Place – Coke, Pepsi, RC Cola?- Marketing advantage 1- Retain who you’ve got! 2- Get new business- Less equipment handling, maintaining, and tracking!- Less amperage (generators - $20 per/day – not great)- Current equipment is still utilized to compliment and fill the gaps of a tes- Much quieter!- More $ per day – More days per week/month (explained later)

Possible Secondary Uses - Ground thaw - Space heating - Pest control? No promises!

Potential Income / Rental Jobs

Conventional Dry (Fans & Dehu’s)Mon Tue Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun

AMPM

XX

TES DryingMon Tue Weds Thurs Fri Sat Sun

AMPM

XX

XXX

= 2 jobs per/week – maybe!

= 4 2/3 jobs per/week

XACTWARE / Xactimate

WTR HEAT

Includes: equipment rental cost for a trailer-mounted hydronic thermal boiler/heater. Based on 24 hours of "run time" on the job site.Excludes: heat/air exchangers, fuel, set-up, take down, and monitoring. If needed, use WTREQ for set-up, take down, and/or monitoring, WTR HEATEX for heat exchangers, and FEE PROP for fuel.Quality: 200 BTU input rating.Reference: TES power plant, or equal.

WTR HEATX Includes: equipment rental cost for a thermal heat exchanger with an air mover. Based on 24 hours of "run time" on the job site.Excludes: additional air movers, set-up, take down, and monitoring. Use WTREQ for set-up, take down, and/or monitoring, if needed.Quality: 50 BTU input rating.Reference: TES Tex exchanger, or equal.Notes: exchanger may have built-in air mover or use a separate air mover.

The propane fuel item referenced in the definition includes a 20% mark-up to cover refueling costs and the costs of the propane tanks. Best Regards, Jon Young Structural Data Analyst 800.932.9228 x643

XactimateTES Suggested Rental Charges(1,200 sq. ft. maximum, Class 1 or Class 2 losses)

DESCRIPTION RENTAL / LABOR

Delivery & Set-up (90 min., 2 men–1 skilled,1 unskilled)

$95.00

Power Unit $600.00

TEX - Tes Exchanger Units (4) $180.00 each ($720 for 4 units)

Air Movers (4) $25.00 each ($100 for 4 ea)

Thermostat Control and Exhaust Fan $75.00 ($25–fan, $50–control & ducting)

Propane Usage $135.00

Dismantle and Pick-up (60 min., 2 men) $60.00

Return on InvestmentWhy you will benefit from owning tes

• Example - Conventional drying– Wet area - Living room, 2 bedroom & hall; 648 sq. ft.– The 270 sq. ft. living room is wood; other rooms carpet – Approximately 3 to 5 days to dry

Drying equipment – 16 air movers, 2 200 pt dehumidifiers

Cost (dehus @ $2000, air movers @ $300) = $8,800

Daily rental income (dehus @$100 per day, air movers @ $25) = $600

Days of rental to break even 14.7

• Example - High speed drying using Tes– Wet area - Living room, 2 bedroom & hall; 648 sq. ft.– The 270 sq. ft. living room is wood; other rooms carpet

– Dry in 1 day!

Drying equipment – Tes with 4 Tex units

Cost = $17,884

Rental = $1745 (Tes $600, Tex’s w/Air Movers $820, propane profit $75,

exhaust @ $75, labor $175)

Days of rental to break even 10.2

Return on InvestmentWhy you will benefit from owning tes

Loading tes

Tes in pick-up truck

tes in place outside wet basement

tes trailer set-up to dry home

Interior of tes trailer

tes Hoses with QC Wraps

Wraps insulate and protect quick connects while preventing burns.

Helpful tes Accessories


Package price $17,884

Lease for $354 per month


See your sales representative about leasing plans beginning at $354 per month

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