Serving St. Augustine
Humidity & Moisture Drying St. Augustine, FL
When the outdoor air is wetter than the building, opening windows adds water. Drying means a closed building and conditioned air. The building is closed to outdoor air and its air is dehumidified, because in the humid season outside air adds water. Materials are read until they match unaffected material in the same building, including inside block and slab.
Wet days later? That is worth a call
Often needed alongside
- AC Condensate & Drain Line Leaks
An air conditioner makes water every day it runs. When its drain clogs or its pan cracks, that water goes into the ceiling or the slab.
- Wind-Driven Rain Intrusion
Wind pushes rain sideways through window frames, stucco and the base of the wall. The roof can hold and the house still take water.
Frequently asked questions
Why does salt water reach Davis Shores streets when it is not raining?
The city estimates that it sees tidal flooding 12 to 16 times a year. Davis Shores drains through about 21 outfalls into the Matanzas River or Salt Run, and on a high enough tide sea water enters those pipes, backs up and comes out into the streets. Driveways and garage slabs at street level are the first parts of a house it reaches.
What does tidal water leave behind in a St. Augustine garage?
Salt. When sea water from a tidal flood reaches a garage slab or driveway and then drains away, the salt stays in the concrete. Salt draws water out of humid air, so that concrete stays damp for weeks, and anything stored on it or against it takes up the moisture. Rinsing the slab with fresh water after the tide drops carries most of the salt out.
How does a summer power cut affect a closed St. Augustine house?
One St. Augustine home in seven is held for seasonal use. When the power fails, the cooling stops, and some systems do not start again on their own when it returns. From then on the closed house takes in the outdoor humidity with nothing removing it, and drywall, cabinets and fabric take it up. A thermostat that restarts the system by itself prevents this.
St. Augustine's own page carries them beside the local figures.