How long damp wall dry

Ok thanks. Got hold of the assessor he's going to send someone to do a test. Joined Aug 14, Messages 1, I'm in the same situation - similar problem. How long did the wall take to dry in the end? Apparently the leak upstairs has been fixed but we're not sure. I'm just wondering if it will really take that long to dry before we repair the damage. The other issue is that we want the upstairs owner to pay for the repairs, if we repair now and it still leaks How did you handle this?

Zewp Banned. Joined Sep 3, Messages 10, We had a leak that ran for about 4 weeks while I wasn't home in December It took almost a full year for some of the walls to get dry.

I painted it last year November and the paint still bubbled from all the moisture. I tried again in February and luckily the paint stuck then.

We take your data seriously and do not sell data to third parties. We will only contact you in regard to our services in accordance with our privacy policy. Call us now Toggle navigation. How long do I need to wait to redecorate after walls have been damp proofed and replastered? These walls are still damp but we assume that it will take some time for the the brickwork to dry out. In fact some of the internal damp seems to have got worse - probably because it is now less easy for trapped damp it to escape externally.

The building is about 15m high. Damp occurs at all levels. How long is reasonable to wait before we can expect the inside to be dry, assuming the source of damp has now been eliminated? The building is well ventilated and it is not condensation.

Reply to Andrew. Notify me about replies to my post Post Reply. If you do not have a dehumidifier, you can probably rent one from your local hardware store. Some cases of water damage are manageable on your own. However, there are also plenty of situations where drying out water damaged drywall and other affected materials is best left to the professionals. If the water damage is too much for you to handle, or you do not have the necessary equipment, then you should reach out to professionals for water damage restoration help.

There are professional water damage restoration services available to assist residential and commercial properties that have sustained water damage. Whether you have just one area of water damaged drywall or an entire floor that has experienced water damage, professionals can help. Water technicians have the expertise and equipment needed to thoroughly dry and clean affected properties and restore the damage. With water damage restoration services, you can feel at ease knowing qualified professionals are tending to your damaged property.

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Extent of the Water Damage This may go without saying, but water damaged drywall will dry slower the more water it has absorbed.