Mike Steffes

What You Need to Know About Desiccant Drying

Restoration desiccants dehumidify the air by exposing the humid air to a desiccant material that adsorbs moisture

Larry Carlson Mike Steffes

May 10, 2017

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Desiccant dehumidifiers have become an important tool for many restoration contractors.

Finding that "Sweet Spot" in Heat Drying during Restoration (Part 1)

Understanding the difference between heat energy and temperature

Larry Carlson Mike Steffes

June 15, 2016

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Learn how heat works and how to get past some common heat related mistakes.

Finding that "Sweet Spot" in Heat Drying during Restoration (Part 2)

Heat science, and day-to-day use of heat on restoration drying jobs

Larry Carlson Mike Steffes

June 15, 2016

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Understanding the science helps you develop the art.

IAQ Tips for Water Damage Remediators

Mike Steffes

October 6, 2015

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It’s front page news these days: indoor air quality and health problems caused by mold. Asthma and the allergies mold often triggers are major drivers toward the layman’s understanding of IAQ.

Restoration Drying with Heat: Part 2

Larry Carlson Mike Steffes

November 1, 2013

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Part 1 of this series, which you can see in the October R&R, discussed some of the physical changes that occur when you add heat to water and wet materials.

Restoration Drying with Heat: Part I

Everyone dries with heat because water requires a substantial amount of heat (energy) to change from a liquid to a vapor

Larry Carlson Mike Steffes

October 1, 2013

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Some restorers are afraid to even utter the word “heat.” This article is aimed to help restoration professionals have a better understanding of heat, its consequences and its applications in restoration drying.

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Mike Steffes

ARTICLES

What You Need to Know About Desiccant Drying

Finding that "Sweet Spot" in Heat Drying during Restoration (Part 1)

Finding that "Sweet Spot" in Heat Drying during Restoration (Part 2)

IAQ Tips for Water Damage Remediators

Restoration Drying with Heat: Part 2

Restoration Drying with Heat: Part I

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