Replacing drywall every few years doesn't have to be inevitable if you live in a storm-prone, flood-prone area. Let's talk about the things that are weighing on you as you look at recent weather events. Flooding is always on your mind if you live in Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and other coastal states with violent storm seasons. The same goes if your home is located in any low-lying flood-prone area that has seen more than its fair share of flood events. Of course, recent expansions of the nation's storm zones have caused many homeowners who are in vulnerable areas that haven't yet had life-changing storms to also think about the toll flooding could take on their homes if the unthinkable happened. If you haven't yet been in the position to have to tear out water-damaged walls, it's more than likely that you've seen neighbors or members of your community go through the heartbreaking process.
At EnduraFlood, our goal is to give homeowners an alternative to drywall replacement after flooding. Our waterproof, quick-drying panels are designed to sustain flood damage. That means you get to keep your drywall instead of tearing down and replacing your walls whenever water levels rise. In fact, the EnduraFlood promise is that you can walk away from the cost and time of drywall replacement forever. Many of our customers who have been through flood events with EnduraFlood walls installed in their homes report getting moved in and back to normal at a pace of one room per day! Keep reading to understand the true difference the EnduraFlood promise of No More Drywall Replacement can make for you.
The True Cost of Replacing Drywall After Every Flood Event
If you look around online for quotes for drywall installation, you'll see that the average cost is $250 per square foot. Some online users report being quoted as high as $25,000 for smooth walls in a 1,000-square-foot-home. Unlike new drywall installation, post-flood drywall installation comes with time pressures and the need for demolition. Many people online report getting quotes for drywall removal and disposal that leaves the framing intact ranging from $0.50 to $2.50 per square foot. High labor costs, limited supplies following storm events, and other factors can increase prices during a time when you feel like you have no other choice.
While DIY drywall replacement may look like a simple option if you've never been through a flood before, homeowners who have been in the situation understand that drywall removal, hauling, and reinstallation can be an arduous, stressful project that can potentially take weeks. It involves handling hundreds of pounds of heavy, soggy drywall that may potentially already be infested with harmful mold. Drywall needs to be carefully removed with the right tools at the flood line to avoid harming your home's framing. Improperly removing drywall can compromise the structural integrity of your home.
Getting wet drywall out of your home requires urgency. It takes just 24 hours for mold to begin to form after a flooding event. When homeowners are forced to wait for contractors, every moment that passes can lead to the need for more advanced remediation. Allowing wet materials to linger in a home can ultimately make a home uninhabitable.
At EnduraFlood, we've heard from homeowners who have had to perform back-to-back drywall replacement following Idalia and Milton. One customer named Albert spent two years and six figures just to get back to normal following unprecedented storms after moving to Florida for retirement. Fortunately, Albert and other EnduraFlood customers had made the switch to our waterproof drywall before Helene arrived to bring water surges into their neighborhoods once more. While others felt helpless, Albert was able to get back to normal in roughly a week by restoring his home at a pace of one room per day after using our system to air out his drywall and insulation.
What Makes EnduraFlood Different?
Welcome to waterproof drywall. If your first concern is that your waterproof drywall won't look the same as traditional drywall, we can happily put your fears to rest. EnduraFlood is an attractive, architectural-grade option that actually gives walls a cottage-inspired, contemporary, or beach-inspired "board" look. EnduraFlood enhances the look of a home while providing unprecedented protection via its waterproof, quick-drying design.
When water levels rise in your home, you don't have to rush to get out a utility knife to start tearing out your walls at the water level. Simply open up your drywall to allow the area inside your wall to dry out. If your insulation is soaked, you can simply pull it out to replace it with new insulation. After you've allowed your walls to air out, you can close your EnduraFlood boards back up to get 100% back to normal in your home with no major construction needed.
EnduraFlood panels recover from getting wet beautifully. That's why they are ideal for flood-prone homes and basements. Their ability to withstand water exposure without deteriorating completely eliminates the need for messy, expensive sheetrock repairs. For many homeowners who take charge of their peace of mind, the unexpected perk is that EnduraFlood's stylish panels are actually more attractive than ordinary drywall. Our attractive style options allow you to create style themes in your home that offer texture and interest. Nobody would know that these beautiful walls actually pull open to stop flood damage. You can even paint them!
Say Goodbye to Drywall Replacement Forever
The monetary and emotional tolls of having your home flooded can be difficult to recover from following a storm. In some states, homeowners have been through the process of ripping out and replacing drywall two to three times in just the past five years alone. Nobody can predict when the next flooding event will be at your door. With EnduraFlood, you can be proactive about protecting your home using a smart system that was designed to shield your walls against irreversible water damage.