Wet drywall

[Descant]

I was in the insurance business for 25 years, as a sales rep. including a lot of homeowner and fire policies. I can't think of a reason the windstorm isn't covered, and resulting water damage. Often, the insurance company will get professionals on the job quickly because they don't want to have any further damage. They like to work with insurance companies because they know they will get paid, so they will likely ask who your insurance is with.

Please, please Call a professional without delay.
Servpro 1-833-683-4550 NOW. They're open 24/7 and will find somebody close to you.
Here's another one in Hooksett:
Email: info@soilaway.com
Phone: (603) 967-4667 open 24/7
Their rep, on site, can answer all your questions that we can't give good advice on without seeing the site. If you haven't done the tarp yet, they will probably do that as part of the service.

After they see the site, please let us know how things work out.
Best to you.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by Descant

I was in the insurance business for 25 years, as a sales rep. including a lot of homeowner and fire policies. I can't think of a reason the windstorm isn't covered, and resulting water damage. Often, the insurance company will get professionals on the job quickly because they don't want to have any further damage. They like to work with insurance companies because they know they will get paid, so they will likely ask who your insurance is with.

Please, please Call a professional without delay.
Servpro 1-833-683-4550 NOW. They're open 24/7 and will find somebody close to you.
Here's another one in Hooksett:
Email: info@soilaway.com
Phone: (603) 967-4667 open 24/7
Their rep, on site, can answer all your questions that we can't give good advice on without seeing the site. If you haven't done the tarp yet, they will probably do that as part of the service.

After they see the site, please let us know how things work out.
Best to you.

And more really good advice.

Hope you can get some help to ease your burden.

ATB

[SailinAway]

Originally Posted by Descant

Please let us know how things work out.

Alright, I finally took you guys seriously and hired someone to remove the offending (now moldy) drywall. He's doing that right now. I was lucky to find someone in the area who had experience with mold and was available immediately. The insulation behind the wall was fairly dry and there was no mold on the wood framing etc. Lucky! The wet area was limited to 5' x 10'.

Go ahead and say "I told you so": I was astonished at how quickly the mold grew from one day to the next, and the air conditioner helped only minimally. Glad you convinced me not to do this job myself. Thanks very much to everyone!

P.S. No insurance necessary as this job will cost less than my deductible.