Due to the warming of the atmosphere, extreme weather events and related incidents, such as floods, are becoming more frequent. In flooded buildings, several thousand liters of water can be retained within the construction materials. To ensure a healthy living environment free from moisture and mold, it is important to understand the methods and measures for effective building drying. This master's thesis examines the process of drying flooded single-family houses, drawing on experiences from the floods in the Meža Valley in August 2023. First, we conducted a review of existing literature on the topic of drying flooded buildings and described the issues associated with flooded structures. Based on our experiences, we then presented the process of drying flooded single-family homes, including a description of the factors influencing decisions on effective drying measures, drying methods, and measures taken before and during the drying process. Finally, we presented the process of conducting moisture measurements, along with the results of these measurements and our findings. We carried out measurements in 14 masonry single-family houses, and the results are shown for 7 of these buildings. We found that all the flooded single-family houses we monitored dried sufficiently. It was shown that, in general, up to two months of intensive drying with dehumidifiers, combined with appropriate measures before and during drying, is sufficient for masonry buildings. Based on the results, we determined that the drying method has the greatest impact on the drying speed.
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