1. Replace Water Dmg Wall Heater
2. Replace Water Dmg Wall System
3. How To Replace Water Damaged Wall Studs
4. Replace Water Damaged Wallboard

Remove the drywall from the studs to be replaced with a drywall saw. Cut out a section that extends from the top and bottom plates to the middle of the studs on either side of the damaged ones. Remove the drywall screws or nails and use a utility knife to trim the drywall edges so that they are smooth and so that you have wood on all four. Repairing Major Damage. When exposed to a lot of water, drywall tends to warp as the gypsum swells. When it dries, the gypsum may harden into a bulging wall or ceiling surface. This bulging gypsum will tend to be harder than before it got wet. This will be true of plaster with gypsum board lath also. Wall repair after water damage can cost a tremendous amount. As well as the obvious damage, there will be underlying damage to any wooden foundations and insulation. Roofing issues can cause wall damage, as well as flooding or bad guttering. It is not always possible to repair dry wall.

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A common problem in bathrooms is soft or damaged drywall where the wall meets the shower or tub, particularly near the floor. This area is prone to high moisture -- during shower use for example -- and also from standing water from wet feet after exiting the tub. When water on the floor pools against the wall it can be soaked up by the trim, drywall and, in time, the wall studs and floor plate. Showers and tubs that do not have a properly sealed shower doorjamb are also prone to leaking from the tub's edges resulting in water running down the side of the tub at the wall-to-tub intersection. Rotted drywall and wood must be replaced to prevent dangerous mold from forming.

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Remove the base and/or shoe trim along the floor of the damaged wall. Remove the nails in the trim and set the trim aside if it can be re-used. Discard if new trim is required.

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Locate the next-closest stud that is not in the damaged area. Draw a vertical line halfway along the edge of the stud. Draw a horizontal line towards the tub, with the line above the damaged drywall. The area inside this square is the damaged section.

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Cut along the lines you made with a utility knife. Be sure the knife goes completely through the drywall. You may need several passes to go all the way through. Pry away the damaged, cut sections of drywall. Remove all screws or nails left on the exposed framing. The farthest exposed stud should only have one-half of its edge showing.

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If exposed studs or wall bottom plate are rotted, cut these sections away and install new 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 studs to repair it. You may need to remove a larger section of drywall to repair rotted framing.

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Measure and cut new drywall to fit into the exposed section you removed. Secure the drywall with drywall screws. Be sure the new drywall's thickness is the same as the rest of the wall. The most common drywall thicknesses are 1/2 and 5/8 inch.

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Apply drywall mud to the seams and screw holes, then apply drywall tape over the mud. Smooth out the tape and mud with a drywall knife, squeezing the excess out from under the tape. Apply a thin coat of mud over the tape, smoothing the edges. Allow the mud to dry to the touch and sand with the drywall sandpaper.

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Apply two more coats of drywall mud, using progressively larger drywall knives until the raised bump near the seam is imperceptable. Sand and smooth the dried mud after each coat. Paint the area to match the rest of the wall.

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Cut and install new base and/or shoe trim and nail in place with a finish nail gun. Apply silicone to the inside edge where the drywall and tub meet.

Things You Will Need

• Pry bar
• Hammer
• Stud finder
• Measuring tape
• Level
• Carpenter's square
• Pencil
• Utility knife
• Drywall
• Drywall screws
• Drill/driver
• Drywall tape
• Drywall mud
• Drywall mud pan
• Drywall taping knife
• Drywall sanding sheet
• Trim
• Miter saw
• Finish nail gun
• Finishing nails

Warning

• The wet, damaged drywall is a symptom of a bigger problem. If you do not fix the reason for water pooling or running down the side of the tub, this problem will re-occur.

About the Author

Emrah Oruc is a general contractor, freelance writer and former race-car mechanic who has written professionally since 2000. He has been published in 'The Family Handyman' magazine and has experience as a consultant developing and delivering end-user training. Oruc holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a minor in economics from the University of Delaware.

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Find out if liquid damaged your iPhone or iPod

/blackrazor-5e-dmg.html. If liquid damages an iPhone or iPod (for example, coffee or a soft drink), the service for the liquid damage isn't covered by the Apple One-Year Limited Warranty, but you may have rights under consumer law. iPhone and most iPod devices that were built after 2006 have built-in Liquid Contact Indicators that will show whether the device has been in contact with water or a liquid containing water.

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iPhone and most iPod devices are equipped with Liquid Contact Indicators (LCIs) that you can see from the outside.

An LCI will activate when it contacts water or a liquid containing water. The indicator's color is normally white or silver, but when it contacts water or a liquid containing water, it will turn fully red. An LCI won't activate because of humidity and temperature changes that are within the product's environmental requirements.

To find out if the LCI in your device contacted liquid, find your product in the table below and locate the LCI or LCIs in your device. To help you see the LCI, use a lighted magnifying glass and angle the light or the device until you can see the LCI.

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This table shows where the indicator (or indicators) are and how they look after being exposed to liquid:

If you aren't sure if liquid exposure is causing an issue for your device, even if you see a red LCI, contact AppleCare or an authorized iPhone service provider for help.

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*iPod nano (7th generation) and iPod touch (5th generation) don't have a visible Liquid Contact Indicator.