Structural Drying Services Toronto, Ontario

6 materials trap moisture after flooding and require monitored drying to prevent mold and structural failure.

• Drywall: Absorbs water to a height of 30 to 60 cm above the visible waterline through capillary action
• Hardwood flooring: Swells, cups, and delaminates when moisture content exceeds 16% — permanent damage occurs above 20%
• Concrete subfloors: Retain moisture for weeks after surface water is removed, requiring specialized low-grain-refrigerant dehumidification
• Wall cavity insulation: Fibreglass and cellulose insulation hold 10 to 20 times their weight in water and resist air-drying alone
• Structural framing: Dimensional lumber swells and warps above 19% moisture content, compromising load-bearing capacity per Ontario Building Code Section 9.14
• Subfloor plywood: OSB and plywood delaminate permanently when moisture content remains above 18% for more than 72 hours

Flood Damage Restoration Toronto LLC monitors all 6 materials with pin-type and non-invasive moisture metres throughout the drying process.

$1,500 to $5,000 CAD for professional structural drying in Toronto. Duration and equipment requirements determine the final cost. Flood Damage Restoration Toronto LLC includes daily moisture monitoring and psychrometric readings in every structural drying contract. Drying continues until all materials reach below 15% moisture content — the IICRC S500 dry standard for the Toronto climate zone.

Yes. Surfaces that appear dry often contain 40% to 60% of the original moisture load trapped inside wall cavities, under flooring, and within concrete. Flood Damage Restoration Toronto LLC measures hidden moisture with thermal imaging and pin-type moisture metres that penetrate surfaces.

The IICRC S500 standard requires structural drying until all materials test below the dry standard — not until surfaces feel dry to the touch. Toronto homes dried without professional monitoring develop mold in 3 out of 4 cases within 30 days. Insurance companies in Ontario increasingly deny secondary mold claims when the original water damage lacked documented professional drying. Flood Damage Restoration Toronto LLC provides moisture logs with every project for insurance compliance.