ASD certification is a training and testing curriculum offered by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification) to certify water damage and mold remediation technicians in applied structural drying. ASD is the application of scientific measurements and testing to guide the drying process of water-damaged homes and other structures. Efforts by untrained non-professionals often attempt to dry out a structure in a random, improvised manner, simply removing whatever water happens to be in sight, wherever it happens to be. Often a substantial amount of unnecessary dismantling and removal of structural materials is involved in this makeshift method. Labor-intensive and often needlessly destructive methods such as removal of all carpeting and padding may be carried out to ensure complete drying.
ASD certification adopts a technology-based approach to drying a structure and makes full use of psychrometrics — the science of drying — to detect the presence of moisture, then effectively access it for drying with the least amount of disruption to structure and contents. These techniques also allow technicians to track moisture content and evaluate the drying process in order to accurately verify when the structure is fully dry. This technology adds a level of accuracy and consistency not available to those without proper training and certification.
Some of the standout benefits of water damage recovery performed by ASD certified technicians include:
- Reduced costs and damage by drying carpet and padding, subfloors and other building materials in place where possible, instead of dismantling, removing and replacing.
- ASD also relies heavily on high-tech equipment purpose-built to speed the drying of a structure and access moisture in inaccessible areas.
- Data from scientific measurements is recorded at specified intervals to document recovery and accurately determine the state of drying and point of completion.
- Residents are able to return to the home quicker, reducing costs and inconvenience to homeowner and other occupants.
- Greatly reduced potential of toxic mold contamination in the aftermath of water damage.
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