How Waterproof Drywall Has Changed Hurricane Recovery for Florida Residents Forever

"Anybody that talks about living at the beach and talks about flooding, the next sentence out of my mouth is about EnduraFlood," - Kevin, EnduraFlood Customer

Anyone who has ever been through hurricane recovery knows the financial and emotional toll it can take. Unfortunately, homeowners in coastal and flood-prone areas can often do little to protect their homes from surges. The simple truth is that water is going to get into their homes. However, they can take back control once flooding happens if they have the right building materials. That's why so many homeowners in Florida and other states with unpredictably violent weather are discovering EnduraFlood. 

If you're someone who is feeling rattled by recent storm events, it's important to know that you don't have to give up the place you have come to know and love just to feel like you're in control of what happens to your home. Keep reading to learn how many homeowners have been able to speed up hurricane recovery to get back to normal in a fraction of the time compared to past storms.

A Decade of Violent Weather: How Homeowners in Florida's Storm Zones Are Taking Back Control

For homeowners in parts of Florida, the past decade has forced them to tear out drywall two to three times. The cost per rehabilitation project can total six figures. What's more, it's not unheard of for homeowners to be displaced for weeks or months at a time. When EnduraFlood talked to a client named Albert V. in Florida, we learned that flood repairs following Ian and Idalia took years. Fortunately, Albert discovered our waterproof, quick-drying drywall before Helene. As a result, he was able to get back to normal in just over a week by using our user-friendly method that allowed him to restore his home at a pace of one room per day.

When the EnduraFlood team sat down to speak with Albert, he was quick to tell us how much he loves living in Florida. The amazing weather and lower cost of living provide a stark contrast to life in his home state. As part of his retirement dream, Albert settled into a lovely home on a canal connected to the Caloosahatchee River that offers endless boating opportunities into the Gulf. While his home had never been flooded in all the time since his neighborhood went up more than 50 years ago, he experienced severe flooding three times in a span of two years after first being hit by Ian. The water level rose enough that he had to completely tear out his drywall.

Like many homeowners, Albert spent several years and six figures to get back to the point where he could finally move in again. During the most recent storm event, Albert was able to bounce back from flooding at his home in just over a week because he was able to simply unhook his drywall, air everything out, and put everything back in place without ripping up walls or disposing of pounds of heavy, wet drywall.

"After hurricane Ian when I made the decision to go with EnduraFlood, that was definitely the best decision, that, rebuilding decision that I have ever made," shares Albert. Albert can now confidently enjoy his home knowing that the water damage and mold that can quickly make homes dangerous and unlivable once water levels rise won't throw his life into a tailspin. That's because EnduraFlood's waterproof drywall boards are designed to let you open your walls for airing out. Homeowners get easy access to insulation that may be wet. After a sufficient period of allowing the area behind your walls to dry out, you can simply close everything up and get back to normal life. Homeowners like Albert are no longer at the mercy of drywall contractors when they need to save their homes from mold and moisture damage in a pinch.

Never Replace Drywall Again: It's Possible for Florida Homeowners

We're never going to have to replace drywall ever again. I think now that we've had it installed, we appreciate the fact that we don't have to worry anymore. There's no worry if a flood is coming, that's one less thing that we have to worry about. We know that the walls are going to be intact, so that's probably the major thing. And our sanity is intact." - Kevin, EnduraFlood Customer

Kevin is another EnduraFlood customer who was eager to find a better way to handle storm recovery after eight inches of water entered his Florida home during Idalia in August of 2022. The event was especially devastating because Kevin and his family had just marked two years of being in their bay-facing home that offers views of dolphins and wildlife. It felt like the perfect place to live. After going through the emotionally taxing and expensive process of having to cut out walls following flooding in 2022, he made figuring out a way to stop water from coming into the house a priority. Kevin also wanted to find a solution for protecting the inside of his house for times when it would simply be impossible to keep everything 100% dry. A Google search on the best way to protect drywall from flooding brought him to EnduraFlood.

The process surprised Kevin. After dealing with contractors for months on end to get his walls replaced following Idalia, he discovered that his new EnduraFlood walls could ship within 36 hours. He could start installing right away. In fact, Kevin and his daughter were able to get walls up in two rooms very quickly using what he described as "very little muscle."

"It really makes our house look and feel a lot more beachy than it did with sheetrock," Kevin shares when talking about the way his new waterproof drywall has enhanced both his peace of mind and the aesthetic of his home. People have even told him that the change makes his home look bigger. EnduraFlood has completely changed the way residents in Florida and other high-risk areas view architectural components. Most people have no idea that there are alternatives to ordinary drywall when they discover EnduraFlood's waterproof, fast-drying drywall boards that open up to let you air out the inside of your wall. You never have to worry about mold and moisture lurking inside your walls following a weather event again. Don't wait until the next storm to see the difference waterproof drywall can make. Learn more about EnduraFlood today.