Cost to fix walls from water damage and mold. Submitted by: theblackdahlia – Budget: 2000 minneapolis, MN USA (Thursday, August 09, 2012) I would like an estimate to repair sheetrock walls 8` wall 4 ft. Wall 12 ft wall 10 ft wall – got wet in water damage accident.
A dry-rot weakened stud can undermine the entire wall, but you can use epoxy wood filler to restore its integrity. Before you do, it's paramount to address the source of the moisture causing the rot, or the problem will recur. It could involve a plumbing repair, a wall repair or both.
Uncovering the Damage
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Before you repair a rotted stud, you have to completely uncover the rotted area. That usually means cutting out a section of drywall, and the larger the section is, the better. It isn't any more difficult to repair a large patch than a small one, and you'll be sure that all the rot is exposed. You then need to give the wood as long as it needs to dry out. Once it's completely dry, the repair can begin, provided the rot isn't so extensive that the stud has almost, or has actually, separated.
Making the Repair
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Dig out all the rotted wood with a putty knife or screwdriver before applying filler. Poke the screwdriver into the good wood surrounding the obvious rot to get the hidden rot. When you're sure you've removed all of it, trowel in two-part epoxy and smooth it with a putty knife. It dries harder than the wood. Provide extra moisture protection by giving the stud a coat of wood primer before you replace the drywall.
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Chris Deziel has a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in humanities. Besides having an abiding interest in popular science, Deziel has been active in the building and home design trades since 1975. As a landscape builder, he helped establish two gardening companies.
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