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Drying times of affected walls
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Since the Polopposto device just reverses the flow of rising damp , drying times of the wall will not depend on its action , rather on the evaporation conditions inside and outside of the building , as well as the type of masonry , the type of plaster , the type of coating or paint and the amount of water and salts contained in the masonry .
Consequently , drying times may vary from 3 months to 36 months ( worst cases ).
Consider that residual moisture that is already inside the masonry will evaporate naturally outwards ( provided the plaster , paint and coating are breathable ) and , since it is no longer fed by the rising capillary action , it will be completely dry in a gradual , spontaneous and most importantly definitive way !
If you need a more exact forecast on drying times for a certain installation , our trusted technicians can do it for you . If ( in a refurbishment site for example ) you need significantly shorter drying times than those normally needed for spontaneous evaporation , the removal of residual damp can be forced using special air dehumidifiers and / or site fans . In that case , the Polopposto device should be installed first ( to stop rising flow ) and then air humidifiers should be started , making sure to seal doors and windows so that indoor air is insulated from the outside . Forced dehumidification will allow to reduce to a few weeks the time necessary for completely removing residual damp from walls .
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