My Knoxville Home is Flooded. How Do I Deal with Soggy Walls?

5/22/2020 (Permalink)

For 24/7 assistance after a flood, contact SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville at (865) 862-8907.

SERVPRO Restoration Specialists Perform Flood Cuts in Knoxville

It is essential to deal with the flood damage right away if you have experienced a flood in your Knoxville home. Otherwise, it can get worse. Our technicians make flood cuts as one of the first things that they do if the flood damaged your drywall. By cutting out and around the drywall, technicians stop the spread of moisture throughout the wall, and that helps to remove the moisture.

What Exactly is a Flood Cut?

After flood damage impacts your Knoxville home, our restoration technicians cut several inches above the water line or moisture level, and remove both the drywall and insulation. We try to keep the cuts at 2 or 4-feet to simplify hanging new drywall, which comes in 4x8 foot panels. After they clear the damaged materials and dry your home, they can replace the drywall seamlessly. They can also address any underlying issues found behind the walls.

What Are the Benefits of Flood Cuts?

    •    Prevents the spread of contamination since floodwater is category three water, potentially carrying dangerous microbes such as bacteria and fungi.
    •    Allows access to areas behind the wall to view the extent of damage and adequately dry inside the walls.
    •    Cuts down on the damaged materials. Although it may seem counter intuitive to cut out part of the wall, it can save more of the drywall in the long run by removing the damaged parts.

SERVPRO technicians understand the importance of addressing an emergency situation quickly to mitigate further damages. We’re Faster to Any Size Disaster. If the homeowner does not address the issue of flood-damaged walls right away, they run the real risk of mold colonies developing and the moisture spreading throughout the walls, causing extensive damage. Flood cuts are usually one of the first steps taken toward restoring a home after a devastating flood.

For 24/7 assistance after a flood, contact SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville at (865) 862-8907.

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