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Water damage is always considered an emergency. Regardless of the amount of water flooding your house, it is absorbed by porous building materials in the floor and walls.
– The extent of water damage – an extensively water-damaged wall will certainly take longer to dry. – Wall covering – walls with few paint coats won’t seal the absorbed moisture, making it easier for the drywall to dry.
– The openness of the wall–water damage affects both the front and back of drywalls. If such occurs, both sides should be open and easily accessible for drying.
The first and most important step in drying water-damaged walls is identifying the source of water damage. You should stop the source of water before you start drying soaked walls.
Remove all the moldings, baseboards, and trim to speed up the evaporation of absorbed water.
You should soak up any remaining water to avoid mold development and unpleasant odor.
If the water damage is extensive, chances are the drywall is crumbling, sagging, and beyond repair. The same should be done to the ceiling, cabinets, wall studs, and flooring.
Start by opening your exterior doors and windows and switch on the air conditioner. To effectively dry out the drywall, you should consider using a strong fan.
Chemical sanitizers prevent musty odours and kill mould spores. If the smell has already formed, use an ozone generator to clean the indoor air.
The last step is replacing everything removed from the wall. Reattach the cabinets, wall studs, and other items you had initially removed for the wall to dry.