Does Flood-Damaged Northwest Dallas Drywall Need Replacement?

2/24/2022 (Permalink)

Drywall may or may not be salvageable after a storm. SERVPRO flood damage restoration specialists will have it handled no matter the situation.

Northwest Dallas SERVPRO Implements Flood Damage Cleanup and Replacement for Sheetrock

Drywall is salvageable with careful cleaning and drying in many water damage situations. However, affected drywall is safer to replace than repair after a flood due to the likelihood of flood water containing sewage and other contaminants. This replacement can help keep Dallas homeowners and their belongings safe.

SERVPRO renders emergency-response flood damage cleanup and restoration for Northwest Dallas property owners. Technicians are trained to render flood water extraction services as well as implement controlled demolition and replacement of flooded sheetrock.

SERVPRO Mitigates Drywall Flood Damage

Flooded drywall, even those walls with minimal exposure to water, may require flood cuts to access flood-damaged insulation or components. This form of demolition prepares wall cavities and structures as a whole for drying and rebuilding services. Sheetrock can wick up moisture as high as 30 inches. With this in mind, technicians must cut well above the waterline, especially when contaminated water is involved, to minimize the risk of potential microbial growth.

• SERVPRO restorations techs make flood cuts 12 to 18 inches above the highest point of moisture-wicking on a wall and remove sections of wet drywall
• Professionals can then sanitize wall studs, remove insulation if it is present, and strategically place air movers and dehumidifiers to collect residual moisture after water extraction finishes
• EPA- registered sanitation can be applied manually, with pump sprayers, or fogged with devices like ultra-low volume foggers, depending on the extent of the flood damage
• After cleaning and drying affected structures and contents in a Northwest Dallas home, SERVPRO professionals can implement build-back services that include installing new drywall, repainting walls, and deodorizing flood-damaged areas

SERVPRO of Northwest Dallas is a phone call away from implementing "Like it never even happened," restoration when property owners call (214) 361-7887.