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Old 10-10-2024, 09:41 AM
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1. 'Some' water got in a window, collected on the sill. Some water ran down the inside edge of caulk. some water ran down behind the caulk. [U]DO WE NEED TO HAVE DRYWALL CUT OUT AND SPLICED ? We know we need to have outside re-caulked.

2. 'Some" water got underneath some of our LVP. We assume we need to contact floor company to take up LVP, dry it, possible replace membrane, put LVP back down. ANYTHING ELSE ?

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1. 'Some' water got in a window, collected on the sill. Some water ran down the inside edge of caulk. some water ran down behind the caulk. [U]DO WE NEED TO HAVE DRYWALL CUT OUT AND SPLICED ? We know we need to have outside re-caulked.

2. 'Some" water got underneath some of our LVP. We assume we need to contact floor company to take up LVP, dry it, possible replace membrane, put LVP back down. ANYTHING ELSE ?

We appreciate responses. Hope everyone came out as good or better than we did.
Item 1, I would have the drywall removed to make sure the wall completely dries out and you do not get mold. After several days I would then close the wall up.

Item 2, I believe this depends a lot on the type of flooring. We have LVP this is 100% waterproof; in which case I would not do anything except dry the surface. Some LVP type floors may have an engineered wood core that I would be very concerned about as these can absorb water and swell. If you happen to have some scrap pieces of the flooring, take a piece and soak it in water and see what happens. Also, many manufacturers have instruction on how to remove sections of flooring without having to remove the whole floor and then replace the damaged sections. You would need to have or get suitable matching flooring.
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If it is just a small amount of water, I would leave it alone and see if it causes a problem. It may just dry out.
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VT; Thanks for quick response. Re: the drywall, do you have a recommendation...like a handyman ?
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Item 1, I would have the drywall removed to make sure the wall completely dries out and you do not get mold. After several days I would then close the wall up.

Item 2, I believe this depends a lot on the type of flooring. We have LVP this is 100% waterproof; in which case I would not do anything except dry the surface. Some LVP type floors may have an engineered wood core that I would be very concerned about as these can absorb water and swell. If you happen to have some scrap pieces of the flooring, take a piece and soak it in water and see what happens. Also, many manufacturers have instruction on how to remove sections of flooring without having to remove the whole floor and then replace the damaged sections. You would need to have or get suitable matching flooring.
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1. 'Some' water got in a window, collected on the sill. Some water ran down the inside edge of caulk. some water ran down behind the caulk. [U]DO WE NEED TO HAVE DRYWALL CUT OUT AND SPLICED ? We know we need to have outside re-caulked.

2. 'Some" water got underneath some of our LVP. We assume we need to contact floor company to take up LVP, dry it, possible replace membrane, put LVP back down. ANYTHING ELSE ?

We appreciate responses. Hope everyone came out as good or better than we did.

VillageTinker is usually pretty good at this stuff, I would only add 2 points.

Without having a clue how much water we're talking about, it's hard to assess whether or not you have to take any remedial steps. Personally? Unless the water was pouring in, I'd wait and see if any problems develop ... but that's just me.

As for the issue in the wall, you may not have to cut out dry wall. I'd pick up a Moisture Meter from Amazon for $25 and check the moisture level in a day or two. If you think it's too high, cut a couple of 2" holes and dry it out with a hair dryer.

(I have no clue what level of moisture you need for mold, so you might want to check that. FL is way more sensitive to that stuff, than we are up North.)
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You stated that water got under the LVP flooring. The water won't evaporate under it and it will turn to mold if you don't dry it out. This is one of the listed cons of LVP flooring. If it only got wet on top it's not a problem. I had LVP in a commercial space on a slab floor that was I assume installed incorrectly as water would actually come up from under the LVP during hard storms. The owner had to remove the LVP and correct the problem.
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VT; Thanks for quick response. Re: the drywall, do you have a recommendation...like a handyman ?
I typically do my own work, but I have heard very good reviews of Lori (A Touch of Drywall) 352-636-6859, and this would be my first call.
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Thanks for your response. Did not think of that.
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If you’re talking about the small section of drywall between the window bottom and floor I would see if it’s wet to the touch before tearing out anything. If you can put your finger through it or it feels really wet that is your call on pulling it out. Might drill small hole and see if it pulls out wet? As others have said, put a fan on it and see what happens the next few days.
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You may need to clean out the window weep holes. If clogged water will drain out on the inside of the window along the stool. From the outside of the window spray a small amount of cleaner and scrub with a toothbrush or similar item. If it's full of water you will see the water pour out once clean.
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You may still want to talk to warranty. We have the 1 year, but there is also the 2/10 on systems and structure that this may fall under. I don’t know how long ago your house was built
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Another vote for Lori. We had some light fixtures in the ceiling moved. She did the repair work and you cannot tell the repair area from the original.
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