Our freeze dry chamber size is 24 inches in diameter by 52 inches long-33.13 cubic feet. There are five tray levels and removable 10 trays to help maximize chamber space and freeze-drying efficiency. The vertical spacing between trays is approximately 4 inches in height. The freeze-dryer runs 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

• Stabilization of water-logged materials

• Disaster recovery of materials damaged through flood, fire, suppression systems, etc.•Drying of wet or water-damaged books, manuscripts, paper

• Stabilization of archaeological artifacts

• Pest management and insect abatement of objects such as books and textiles with insect infestations

• Mold, mildews, and fungus prevention through extracting molecular water; leaving the object a poor host for infestation.

Fees for freeze-drying vary according to multiple factors, including overall condition of the object(s), degree of saturation or infestation, and number of days required to stabilize the object(s). Some clients have access to an in-house conservator and will only require freeze-drying services for their submitted objects. Other clients may find that some of the objects require pre and/or post-freeze-drying conservation treatment. These clients will need to make arrangements with our conservator for these services.

An object(s) specific cost proposal is generated upon consultation with the client. At that time a determination of the object'(s) condition, freeze-drying requirements, and the necessity for any conservation protocols will be made.