1950s Galvanized Pipe Burst & Subfloor Dry-Out in Downtown Covina
Location: Near Badillo Street & Citrus Avenue, Covina, West Covina, CA
The Scenario: An original 1956 galvanized water main branch ruptured beneath a raised foundation, soaking floor joists, subflooring, and original oak hardwoods.
Equipment Deployed: Injectidry crawlspace drying systems, FLIR thermal imaging cameras, Phoenix DryMAX XL LGR dehumidifiers, and HEPA air scrubbers.
Psychrometric Drying Log: Subfloor moisture: 31.4% WME dropped to 10.2% equilibrium dry standard on Day 4.
Outcome & Timeline: 4 days continuous crawlspace and hardwood structural drying; hardwood preserved with zero cupping.