Glossary of Water Damage Restoration & Flood Damage Preparedness Terms

Air Scrubbers

Device that can be used by restoration technicians to remove hazardous pollutants from an indoor area. They have a broad range of applications, including disaster restoration, water damage restoration, mold remediation and post construction clean up.

Absolute Humidity

This is the concentration of water vapor in a certain volume of air. It is generally measured in grams per cubic meter. When this water condenses, it can cause damage.

Air Fan or Air Mover

An air fan is a ventilation control device used for flood restoration. It aids in the water damage restoration process by causing strong air flow over damp areas, which causes moisture to evaporate. Multiple units are usually necessary for most occurences of water damage.

Axial Air Mover

This type of fan forces air to move parallel to the shaft of the rotating blades of the fan. In water damage repair applications, it focuses the air stream and provides faster restorative drying. Is generally used to dry carpets and the pads below, as well as sub-flooring and walls.