Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    susanbaby's Avatar
    susanbaby Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Jan 29, 2012, 08:40 PM
    How to dry sub wet floor under the carpet in winter?
    My heating pipe broke ( I have oil heat by water)and carpet got wet including padding.
    Remove the carpet and took the padding out and trying to dry the sub floor.
    How long it takes completely dry the sub floor. Water went from second floor to first floor to the basement
    On the sides of the walls only.
    Insulation removed, how long it will take to joist wood to get dry
    And what should I use other than fan and humdifier. Thanks
    creahands's Avatar
    creahands Posts: 2,854, Reputation: 195
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #2

    Jan 31, 2012, 05:22 AM
    If u are using a humidifier you are adding moisture to the air. What ever is damp or wet will not dry out.

    U need a dehumidifier.

    The drying time of any wood would be controlled by the temperature of area and use of dehumidifier. The higher the temp the quicker the drying time.

    Ur other concern, if wet a long time, is the development of mold. This could have an effect on your health.

    Good luck

    Chuck
    ma0641's Avatar
    ma0641 Posts: 15,675, Reputation: 1012
    Uber Member
    		  
    #3

    Feb 1, 2012, 08:51 PM
    Lots of heated air and a dehumidifier. Figure on a couple of weeks. Sorry for the problem.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Wet carpet [ 5 Answers ]

Hello, Found a few small wet spots on the carpet in the master bedroom leading to a closet (under door threshold). The master is on the second floor with a garage under neath. There is no wet arrears around the door frame and nothing on the ceiling in the garage. There is a support beam directly...

Suddenly wet carpet.no wet vacuum availability [ 3 Answers ]

I have about 2 square feet of carpet that got sodden from leaking "wall event'.. have sopped up with towels but am concerned about mildew etc. I have no wet vac capability Advice?

Wet carpet [ 2 Answers ]

I have an untraceable wet area near my staircase, and my kitchen, it has been damp for several days and doesn't seem to be drying up, thinking it can be a leak, but don't think there are any pipes there that can be driping. Very confused

Wet Carpet [ 5 Answers ]

My carpet in my bedroom is wet. 1 1/2 foot diameter. There is cemet under the carpet. There is not a roof leak. My water bill has been higher than normal. What can be causing the wet spot?

Why is my carpet getting wet areas? [ 4 Answers ]

Why is my carpet having wet areas? One of my house rooms beside the bathroom has a damp, smelly wet area by the corner.

View more questions Search