Can I Dry Saturated Drywall in My Plainsboro Home?

5/26/2020 (Permalink)

Having issues fixing the drywall from the water damage in your Plainsboro home? Call SERVPRO to do all the work for you.

Our SERVPRO professionals can help with hundreds of drying decisions and work to provide the most efficient path to a full recovery of your property. 

Drywall is one of the most common structural materials in Plainsboro homes, meaning that this is a commonly damaged area that our SERVPRO team must address. Because sheetrock is highly porous, it can oversaturate quickly. Within as little as 24 hours, drywall can become irreparably damaged by water exposure.

While extraction and drying are only portions of the complete water restoration for Plainsboro homes, they are two of the most crucial. Removing moisture from structural elements like drywall requires a calculated approach, balancing whether it is worth the money to take the time to dry the material versus removing it.

Is it More Cost-Effective to Remove Wet Drywall? 

In many cases, it is determined that because of the present damage to drywall and complete wall systems, it is most cost-effective to remove surface materials and reinstall new materials once the area gets dried. Whether drying sheetrock or not, these tools and techniques can help to manage the situation:

• Centrifugal air movers
• Positive pressure systems
• Desiccant dehumidifiers
• Controlled demolition

Restoring your home after a water loss involves drying decisions. Our experienced SERVPRO of East Brunswick / Princeton Meadows team can help. Give us a call at (732) 432-9800.