Challenge

In the winter months, construction sites can quickly become waterlogged and the cold damp air prevents internal walls from drying; which in turn causes project delays. The obvious solution is to hire a heater to raise the ambient temperature and dry-out the walls, however you must be careful not to dry out the building too quickly or unevenly, as this could cause cracks in the plaster or more serious structural damage.

Risk

Without heating or drying-out equipment on site, you not only risk failing to meet project deadlines, but you also risk the health and well being of your staff. Cold and damp conditions can leave workers more susceptible to cold and flu, a sore throat, norovirus and asthma.

Solution

RVT believe that effective climate control can be managed in three easy steps;

1. Warmth - Heat raises the room temperature and so lowers the relative humidity of the air. This allows the air to absorb more water from surrounding surfaces.
   

2. Air Movement – Air movement across a substrate draws the water to the surface, where it evaporates.

3. Dehumidification – Dehumidification extracts water from the air, to be transferred from the work area.