Water Damage and Drywall

12/15/2020 (Permalink)

When water invades your home or business, our IICRC Certified Technicians carefully analyze all materials that have been affected by the water. With the help of a moisture meter, we’re able to take readings on floors, walls and ceilings to determine the level of moisture in that material. When we take a reading on drywall, and it is above the IICRC standard of “normal”, we have to find a way to dry it out. We’re able to create an opening for air to circulate from behind the wall and place air movers to push air along the front of the drywall. As an absolute last resort will we create what is called a flood cut, removing the drywall one to two feet from the floor.

Drywall or sheetrock is a very porous material and absorbs water much like a sponge – this makes it very tricky to dry properly. If not dried properly, the chances of mold are high – especially between walls where you’re unable to see it.

As mentioned before, flood cuts are a last resort in the mitigation process. They generate additional costs and prolong the length of time a customer is able to use the affected space. Fortunately for our franchise, we operate a reconstruction division and will never require you to hire an additional contractor to repair what we removed.