Top 10 Reasons to Attend Reets Drying Academy

If you are in the restoration industry and serious about mastering structural drying, there are many reasons to attend Reets Drying Academy. 

This is your opportunity to get hands-on experience with the best equipment, learn directly from industry leaders, and gain skills that will set you apart in the field. 

Whether you are new to drying or looking to take your expertise to the next level, here is why professionals across the country trust Reets.

1. Training That Is Designed to Change Your Company

At Reets Drying Academy, we have crafted a training program that has the potential to truly change your company. 

We train you to do the right job and get paid for it. That seems like a simple concept, but most only cover one or the other. Training production crews, estimators, management and ownership the right job is first. The right job, according to the industry standards, will be the most profitable project in most cases. It will result in a justified, accurate and fair invoice.

Second, we train you how to get paid. Doing a technically accurate restoration project is important. But if you aren’t profitable, you still will go out of business. Training production crews, estimators and even ownership/management their role in getting paid takes a steady company to a highly profitable company. That is the basis for all of our training.

2. Train With the Industry’s Most Advanced Equipment

At Reets Drying Academy, you will receive a well-rounded education using top-tier dehumidification and air movement equipment. You will also train with innovative drying tools like the famous ETES units, developed by Jeremy Reets himself.

Jeremy, a pioneer in the field, helped shape this curriculum with a goal of giving you access to the most effective drying systems in the world to ensure we are leaving homes clean and dry. When you learn with the creator of the tools, you are learning directly from the source. Hands-on training is an important tool in learning and remembering how to do the right job.

Enroll in the Water Combo (WRT/ASD) Course to train on cutting-edge drying systems.

3. Learn From Instructors With Real Job Site Experience

Our instructors are not just teachers. They are restoration professionals with years of field experience. They have been in crawl spaces, attics, and flooded basements just like you. This means the education you receive is rooted in real-world challenges, not just theory.

You will leave with answers to the problems you actually face on the job, with knowledge you can apply for years to come. Not only that, they have had conversations with adjusters. They have negotiated a number of claims. 

They understand how students need to learn the technical parts of drying and how to apply it to do the right job and get paid for it.

4. Train Inside a Realistic, Hands-On Flood House

One of the biggest reasons to attend Reets Drying Academy is our unique flood house. Built outdoors using a wide variety of common construction materials, this training space simulates the actual conditions you will face in the field.

It features a dirt-floor crawl space and is designed to be fully functional for hands-on drying. This setup gives you the chance to apply your skills in a controlled environment before you ever step onto your next job.

The flood house also acts as a laboratory. Students will see how much condensation is collected by the dehumidifiers throughout the course of their project. They will observe why respiratory safety is so important by seeing how extraction and air movement affect the air quality of the home. Students will see the science of drying with their own eyes.

5. Build Documentation Skills That Protect Your Business

At Reets Drying Academy, you will learn how to properly document moisture readings, drying goals, daily logs, and job completion. Proper documentation is the key to justifying your work. Learn the technical side of completing the documentation. Also learn how documentation is often misinterpreted by adjusters and third party administrators and how to overcome that.

After reviewing water damage invoices around the country, we realize just how incomplete or inadequate documentation can affect payment. The methods taught at Reets Drying Academy will help you communicate clearly with adjusters, protect your company, and demonstrate the value of your work.

6. Master Every Step of the Drying Process

We take you deep into the science and strategy of drying. During the course, you will learn about:

• Extraction techniques
  
• Air changes and air movement
  
• Microbiology basics for restorers
  
• Directed heat drying
  
• Psychrometrics and drying math
  
• Open and closed drying systems
  
• Crawlspace and wall drying
  
• Drying wood, ceramic, and stone floors
  
• Containment strategies
  
• Positive and negative air setups
  
• Accurate moisture readings and complete documentation
  

If you want complete confidence in your drying skills, this is one of the top reasons to attend Reets Drying Academy.

Become the go-to expert your team can rely on. Check out the course schedule.

7. Certification That Moves Your Career Forward

At the end of your training, you will be eligible to take the IICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician) and/or the IICRC ASD (Applied Structural Drying) exam. These respected certifications are recognized across the industry and can boost your credibility with both clients and employers.

Please note: You must complete the IICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician) course before taking the ASD exam.

You can also earn your IICRC CE credits online through our flexible, self-paced course.

8. Convenient Travel,Transportation and Hospitality

Our campus is located near Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which offers more flights than any other airport in the world. That makes it easy and affordable to travel from almost anywhere in the United States.

We also partner with a nearby hotel that offers shuttle transportation to and from the airport and training center. No need to rent a car or worry about navigating the city.

Some wonder if it is worth it to come all the way to Georgia. Your employees deserve the best training possible. Their learning path shouldn’t be solely based on convenience. Instead, it should be based on return on investment. We are confident that students that come through Reets Drying Academy are more prepared to do the right job, which will lead to more profits.

Each day of training includes a hot, delicious meal from a local favorite restaurant, plus snacks and drinks available throughout the day. We want you to feel welcomed and energized while you’re here.

Hospitality is part of our culture. When you attend Reets Drying Academy, you are not just another student. You are part of a learning community that values care, quality, and connection.

9. See a Thriving Restoration Business in Action

The Reets Drying Academy shares its campus with Champion Construction Systems, a successful multi-million dollar restoration company. 

While you are here, you will have the opportunity to take a guided tour and see how a well-run restoration business operates from the inside.

This bonus experience gives you a rare behind-the-scenes look at workflows, operations, and team structure. It is a chance to learn how to grow your own business while building technical skill.

10. State of the Art Instruction

Our instructional designers have researched the best strategies for students to retain what they learn. The result is the best water restoration training courses in the industry. By using video training along with lectures, we can control the consistency of the training. We can guarantee the class learns what is necessary while gaining more time for hands-on training.

We also include gamification that makes learning fun, makes studying easier and improves memory retention. The way the class is structured is one of the reasons Reets Drying Academy has earned awards and is the best rated school in the industry.

Your Next Step Starts Here

These ten reasons are just a glimpse of what makes our program special. Whether you are looking to expand your skill set, become a certified drying expert, or learn from some of the best in the business, there are many reasons to attend Reets Drying Academy.

Ready to level up your restoration career? Register now and reserve your spot in an upcoming course.