Handling Drywall Poses Significant Challenges During Water Damage Repairs in Knoxville

9/14/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO can mitigate water damage by extracting water from hardwood flooring and removing non-salvageable drywall in Knoxville homes

SERVPRO Looks for Convenient Ways to Handle Deteriorated Materials during Water Damage Remediation

If there is a leak in your property, one of the most vulnerable structural materials is drywall since it can absorb water from the floor through wicking or even from the air since it is hygroscopic. Many plumbing systems in Knoxville properties also run through cavities covered with drywall panels leading to immediate exposure when there is a leak.

Although drywall is vulnerable to moisture exposure, the need for extensive water damage repair in Knoxville properties varies on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the time it takes to discover the water exposure, issues can range from slight wetness, bubbling, and cracked paint or mold infestation. Our SERVPRO technicians help determine the full extent of the problem through physical examination and probing with tools such as moisture meters and sensors.

The level of challenge when dealing with drywall might be linked to whether you are doing:

• Water clean up
• Cleaning up after a sewer backup
• Flood restoration

If the water is from clean sources, challenges arise mostly because of extended exposure. SERVPRO professionals can help limit exposure since we have powerful water extraction equipment that reduces the time it takes to remove pooling water from a property. We also take steps to expedite the drying of any wetness by directing airflow towards the wall surfaces using air movers.

Other cases involving dirty or contaminated water require drastic action. Our SERVPRO technicians cut away parts of the drywall soaked in polluted water since cleaning cannot eliminate contamination.

SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville has profound knowledge of the effects of water on various materials, thus delivering the appropriate solutions. Call us at (865) 862-8907. We’re Faster To Any Size Disaster.