Trotec Flood Info: What to do against the smell after the flood damage?

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In connection with a water damage an unpleasant smell often appears. It smells musty and gets worse from day to day. That smell, like many others, mainly derive from nitrogen, sulphur, and hydrocarbon compounds which develop through evaporation and decomposition processes. Now here is good news for you: To neutralize these smells you don’t need aromatic substances or chemicals. The solution is oxidation.

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Trotec Flood Info: How to dry floor insulations

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On Saturday we already explained why floor insulations should always be dried by a certified company. Furthermore, we explained that here an under pressure drying is made and how that method works. Today we want to explain you the details of that method and show you solutions of typical problems which can occur during the drying process.

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Trotec Flood Info: What to do when mould attacks?

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Especially in wet rooms mould growth is more common. Thus, bathrooms have to be ventilated after taking a shower or bath, in laundry cellars you should always keep a window open when drying your laundry to let the wet air get out. For the same reasons mould very often grows after water and flood damages. When only small areas are affected by mould you can remove it yourself. If the affected area is bigger you, by all means, should consult an expert because then it is not only harder to remove the mould but it can also already penetrate non-visible areas and, additionally, harm your health.

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Trotec Flood Info: When do I need an expert?

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As we already explained you there are many things you can do on your own when renovating a water damage. But at the latest when insulating layers, hollow spaces or wooden floors are affected you need to ask a certified expert for advice. Even when superficial everything seems to be dry there can still be moisture under the layers.

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Trotec Flood Info: The right moisture measurement after flood damages

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When the cellar is completely under water it is clear that it has to be dried. But what about the floors above? Can the moisture rise via the capillaries? Is the floor construction soaked? Particularly important is the question when the dehumidification will be over and when you don’t have to expect any consequential damages. Another important fact for you to know is to what extent you can make the dehumidification on your own and when it is necessary to ask an expert.

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Trotec Flood Info: Should I rent or buy a drying unit?

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Do you manage the drying after the water damage on your own? Then the next question is if it is better to rent or buy the drying unit. Do you need it more often or just one time? Is it worth it to buy a dehumidifier because there is always humidity in your cellar or garage? In one of our last articles we already introduced some dehumidifiers to you and we explained for which room sizes each one is suitable. Today we want to explain which alternative – renting or buying – is the most advantageous for you.

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Trotec Flood Info: How long does a dehumidification take?

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When after a flood the worst is over and the water levels get back to normal the real work just begins. Water has to be pumped out of cellars and other rooms, wet flooring like carpets, wet furniture and other inventory must be brought out of the house. One of the most frequently asked questions after floods is how long a dehumidification takes. That depends on some different factors. Among other things whether you make the dehumidification on your own or if you ask for an expert’s advice. We want to explain you when it is necessary to ask a specialist.

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Trotec assists flood victims with expertise

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The news are full of reports about the flood that already has Southern and Eastern Germany as well as parts of Switzerland, Austria and of the Czech Republic under tight control. For all persons concerned Trotec wants to provide competent know how to make your homes dry and free from any damages as quickly as possible. We are – after the flood of the river Elbe in 2002 and the flood in Denmark in 2011 – flood-tested even beyond the German borders.
Furthermore – and that is really important – we want to explain you what you can do by yourself and when it is besser to ask for an experts advice.

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Power packs in a top design – the new TTK S commercial dehumidifiers

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100 % Trotec – Development, Design, Production

Is it wet in your cellar and you don’t know where to store all your old treasures? Do you need dry air in your storeroom, laboratory or in your workshop because you produce medicine or store food? Or do you have to dry the rooms at your construction sight quickly to move in as soon as possible?
Then the commercial dehumidifiers of the new TTK S series come right on cue as they are suitable for every of the described areas. Even under tough conditions the new machines provide optimum performance and guarantee, due to the ideal combination of high-quality components, maximum drying efficiency in all temperature ranges, even under 15 °C
But not only the performance and the construction have been improved. The drying aggregates are manufactured in a tried and tested industrial design “Made in Germany” which is a protected prototype. Read More

Our new models – with an unbeatable design and functionality!

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World first on the World Day of Design 2013
It is not just beautiful but functional as well – our new top models. Finally, they don’t have to convince anybody on the catwalk but, above all, shine through their performance and that is what was important to us during the development. Nevertheless, the new machines are optical highlights provide a better handling for transport and storage and an easier and more intuitive operation.
We want to introduce our new models on the World Day of Design 2013 on April 27th.
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