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THE X-FILES

The X-files are a collection of strange drying & restoration phenomena that seem to have no terrestrial explanation.  We’ll use the power of modern science to provide logical, rational explanations to these troubling, real-life close encounters.

 

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Wintertime Condensation 

An investigation into wintertime condensation that appears on windows and other exterior surfaces.  What causes it, how it can be controlled and why it's important to manage it.

Frozen Dehumidifier

Sightings of frozen dehumidifier coils are frequent in cold drying conditions. Why does this happen and what does it mean to the equipment rental bill.

Wet Desiccant

A bizarre condition that can occur when you don't properly engineer a desiccant drying system and how it can cause more damage than it prevents.

Saturated Structure with Low RH

Are our instruments malfunctioning?  The structure is soaked but the relative humidity is low.  We turn conventional wisdom upside-down with this inside look at what's going on and how this can be possible.

Spontaneous Delamination

Otherwise sound, secondary carpet backing has delaminated.  But what invisible force is at work here?  We'll take a look at what REALLY causes carpet to delaminate and if it's related to most water losses.

Unexplained Odors

You can smell it but you can't see it.  Unusual odors with no apparent source.  Once you notice smoke odor, it's probably too late to correct it.  Mildew odors; are they really all that unusual.  Perhaps the Nebraska summer has something to do with it.

Ghosting of Walls and Floors

Do you feel like somebody else is in the room with you?  What are these strange apparitions that have appeared on your walls and in the corners of your home.  Don't worry, you don't need Ghostbusters for this one.

 

Carpet Seam Mutilations

They appear, seemingly out of nowhere.  A relatively standard water loss suddenly displays butchered carpet seams of unknown origin.  We debunk the myth that moisture alone will cause this phenomenon

 

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