What is Drywall?
A drywall is a composite panel made out of gypsum and is essentially used to build walls and ceilings for construction purposes. It is commonly also known as plasterboard, gypsum board, and sheetrock. It's a quick construction application that helps build homes in a record time. Drywall comes in sheets of varying thicknesses and sizes.
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Tell-tale signs of flood damage in drywall
A periodic and timely check of the drywall will ensure that water damage can be spotted well in time. A major disaster can be avoided by timely water damage restoration.
- The color of the wall might change with water damage, and there might be slight discoloration or even signs of watermarks running down the wall to indicate water damage.
- Mold growth is another indicator of water damage in drywall and must be inspected with a hawk eye to ensure it is all spotted and taken care of.
- Check for dry rot near the base of the drywall, as fine cracks in the joints might have allowed water to seep in.
Causes of flood damage in the drywall
Typical causes of water damage are natural disasters like flooding, heavy rains, and storms or artificial ones like firefighting, leaky faucets, or burst pipeline.
In every case, the time the house stays submerged under water determines the extent of flood damage and subsequent remedies to repair it.
Drywall is no exception and is one of those materials that absorb a great deal of water due to its construction components. This is why more often than not, the drywall is one of those items in the home that needs to be fully or partially replaced after water damage.
Drywall water damage repair
After noting down the cause of the water damage, the first thing to do is to address the leakage to prevent any further water damage on the property.
The next step is to dry up the drywall entirely by wiping it down thoroughly and using equipment like fans and a dryer to blow dry the dampness from the surface. It's imperative to be quick and efficient with the drying process to avoid the drywall from collapsing, which it can do if it is allowed to stay wet for too long. The moisture can cause the wall to buckle and warp.
Another tricky issue of the moisture remaining in the drywall is the growth of mold and bacteria which can soon lead to a hazardous health disaster. Any signs of smell and black fungal patches should be immediately noted, and the drywall removed to prevent the rot from spreading.
After thoroughly inspecting the drywall for bulges, warping, discolorations smells and sagging, it's time to figure out how much of it needs to be replaced and how much can be saved.
More often than not, it is advisable to refer to a water damage restoration service company for a thorough assessment of the damage. After that, corrective action is to be taken by trained and certified professionals like the American Restoration Professionals.
Why American Restoration Professionals?
American Restoration Professionals are a complete service flood water damage, fire damage, mold remediation, and disaster restoration company in Abington, MA. Their team of IICRC-certified professionals treat every disaster as a personal one and ensure individual attention and care to every case. They believe in a quick response time and offer excellent restoration services, backed up by a satisfaction survey to ensure the services are on point and up to par.
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They guarantee a 30-minute response time and accept all insurance claims to provide speedy redressal of all disasters.
Call American Restoration Professionals at (617) 945-4510 or email services@americanrestorationprofessionals.com to get a speedy response to your troubles.
