Three signs that you need to replace your drywall holes. Drywall's lack of durability often causes accidental holes due to simple things like opening the door too hard, moving furniture, children playing, and even termites. If they are not holes, they are cracks. Not all water damage will require the replacement of the drywall.
Depending on the size of the area covered by the damage and also on the extent of the damage, the drywall may simply dry out and be repainted. Panel discoloration may indicate a leak or a source of moisture that must be addressed, but it is not a cause for concern in and of itself. If the leak is detected in time, the drywall can be saved. The visible bulging, crumbling and, in extreme cases, the collapse of the drywall make significant damage evident.
Because water damage generally affects a large area, damaged drywall will almost certainly need to be replaced if the damage is extensive. Whether it's excessive humidity, prolific downpours, or tropical storms, humidity is often a problem for Florida homeowners. Bursting pipes and leaky fittings are also common hazards. Regardless of the source, excess moisture can wreak haVOC on drywall.
Generalized discoloration, bumps, sagging, musty odors, and mildew are signs that drywall may have been irreparably damaged by water. The priority is to eliminate the source of moisture, but the next step is usually to replace the drywall. Water damage to drywall can be caused by many causes, including floods, hurricanes, a broken pipe, air conditioning condensation, sink overflow, or even a roof leak. Whether water damage to drywall is due to a ceiling leak, air conditioning, flood, or something else, repairing water damage must be done quickly.
Unfortunately, drywall is vulnerable to impact breakage and water damage due to its porous gypsum and paper composition. If you notice major discoloration, bumps, sagging, musty or musty smells, your drywall may have suffered irreversible water damage. While minor water damage may not seem like a big problem at first, mold and mildew can grow quickly in damp areas of drywall.
