Sunday we had drilled the suite that had less affected, they were sure they wanted us to dry those walls. That suite it is almost complete, just a little equipment running there.
The suite hit the worst, the owner had his builder meet us yesterday. They initially considered removing the walls. I think the builder could get to it right away or did not want to remove the walls. He didn't even think they needed drying. :shock:
After shooting the place with a thermal and proving it to the builder with the meters what was wet, they finally decided that that drying was the route they wanted to take.
We usually drill through the vinyl cove base. If you remove it, you have more chance of damaging it, both in removal and during the drying process.
No TES or E-TES too many issues in heat up the rooms, medical equipment, too many walls.
Old school drying 1-inch paddle bit for holes, snail airmovers and turbo vents, Drizair 2000's. Not too concerned about mold in walls, newer building, but we did setup 4-air scrubbers throughout both suites as a precautionary.
12-hours drying, hard to see much progress. They are going to try to run some equipment during the day in rooms not being used.
These jobs are a pain to dry, just due to the short drying window. The Dr has a full schedule of work so you are limited on drying time. Just not much else you can do, but nurse it along until you get it dry.
... I concur with what you mean about damaging the wall paper and/or base upon removal.
