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Structural drying is the careful process of removing moisture from building materials after a flood or leak, and it's all about timing and technique. You can't just open windows and hope for the best—damp wood, drywall, and insulation will rot or grow mold if left wet too long. Pros use industrial dehumidifiers, air movers, and sometimes heat to pull water from deep inside walls and floors. It's a gradual thing because rushing with high heat can actually warp wood or cracks plaster. I've seen i…