At EnduraFlood, we know that a single day can make a big difference. That's why we're proud to share that our waterproof drywall helps homeowners get back to normal at a pace of one room per day. That means that you can get your entire home livable again in a matter of days or weeks instead of months or years. It's a completely different picture compared to tearing down and discarding pound after pound of messy, soaked sheetrock before you can start to consider getting started on replacement.
How does EnduraFlood help you get back to normal so quickly? We make all of our components 100% waterproof. In addition, our unique system makes it easy to disassemble and reassemble your drywall without the need to discard anything. Our waterproof drywall is specifically designed to save homeowners who live in coastal and low-lying, flood-prone areas from the incredible cost and traumatic experience of rehabilitating a home from the bottom up after flooding.
If you live in a vulnerable area, you already know that flood surges that happen in seconds can leave you with a rehabilitation project that takes two years. We know that you may have a knot in your stomach just thinking about the next storm that might roll through your area. Are you wondering if there's a way to protect your home's drywall from flooding and water damage? Take a moment to learn about what getting back to normal with the new EnduraFlood flood-proof drywall system looks like for homeowners.
What Happens When Your EnduraFlood Panels Get Wet?
Feeling water at your ankles when you walk into your home after a storm is one of the worst feelings any homeowner can experience. In the past, pooling water meant taking a blade to your drywall to tear it down. Homeowners with EnduraFlood drywall do things differently. All they have to do to address wet drywall is:
Open the wall panel
Address wet insulation
Dry everything out
Close the wall back up
When designing our exclusive EnduraFlood panels, we made every component 100% waterproof. Each panel is also designed to allow for the wall to be opened up for easy inspection. That means you get to keep your drywall! You're never worrying if trapped moisture is causing mold in your walls that you can't see. Your walls can easily be opened for inspection whenever storms or heavy rains leave you concerned. We also use quick-drying materials that make it easy to air out your drywall or change your soaked insulation. Most homeowners who experience flooding with EnduraFlood panels are able to turn around rooms at a pace of one per day.
"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 and Kay, real-life EnduraFlood customers who upgraded after hurricane Idalia devastated their home with 8 inches of water in August of 2022.
Night and Day: How EnduraFlood Compares to Traditional Drywall
Any homeowner who has been forced to tear their home apart following water damage with traditional drywall understands the stress and heartbreak that go along with the process. Allowing soaked walls to sit when they aren't made from EnduraFlood panels means that your home is at risk for being overtaken by harmful mold and rot. That's why homeowners in storm situations need to act quickly. The only way to save a home is to remove wet drywall immediately. The process is arduous.
The first step is determining the water line. This refers to the highest point in your wall that was touched by water at any point during the flooding event. After marking this line with chalk, you must cut along the entire width of the wall while following the path of the water line. It's important to only use enough force to cut about halfway into the thickness of the drywall. Next, the area below the line must be gently pried away from the studs. With the drywall removed, it's time to remove any soaked insulation that was behind the drywall.
The process of cutting and peeling away hundreds of pounds of soaked, damaged drywall that has potentially already started to form mold can be overwhelming. The drywall must also be hauled away and properly discarded. Understandably, most homeowners do not feel comfortable taking on this task alone. However, the process of finding a contractor can extend both the timeline and cost of a rehabilitation project. Mold can begin forming on moist drywall in just 24 hours. Homeowners are breathing in particles from soaked, potentially mold-compromised drywall with every second that passes.
Clearing away drywall is just the first step. Homeowners must then reinstall new drywall. Hanging drywall involves accurately measuring the "missing pieces" from your wall, cutting new sheets to match the dimensions, and screwing in new drywall pieces to blend them with existing drywall. Additionally, entire rooms generally need to be repainted to create a cohesive finished look. See the difference of choosing EnduraFlood by watching what happened when we flooded a room to demonstrate just how quickly our waterproof boards let you get back to normal.
"I had 3 feet of water on my first level from Hurricane Ian. I could not come to grips with putting the same material (drywall) back in and potentially having to do the same thing again in the event of another storm surge. So glad I found out about EnduraFlood panel. So much easier, quicker and significantly less messy than drywall. I think they look pretty good as well." - Mike, real-life EnduraFlood customer
Get Back to Normal in a Day: Consider Waterproof Drywall If You Live in a Storm Climate
Replacing drywall following flooding once can be an expensive, time-consuming hassle that can keep your life in a tailspin for months while you work on the reconstruction process. For people in storm-prone areas, replacing drywall year after year can be demoralizing and traumatic. Nobody should be afraid about what will happen to their walls the next time a storm surge happens. EnduraFlood gives you the peace of mind of knowing that your walls were built for the local climate. Our stylish waterproof drywall options have beach-inspired and cottage-themed looks that enhance the appearance of your home over ordinary drywall. Learn more today!