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Do I need to replace dry wall after leak?
Do I need to replace dry wall after leak?
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My utility sink overflowed last night, and wet the bottom of a wall we just put in. It was only about an inch of water. And I literally ran down as it was happening, because I heard the water leak alarm go off. So, I started to clean it up immediately. Popped off the baseboards and I have been running fans, heaters and a dehumidifier since it happened. I also bought a moisture detector to check the walls. Some areas have a reading indicating moisture. Is it possible to save the drywall?