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Water damaged drywall

oioioi said:
Thanks.
I don't remember my setup as it was approx 7 -8 years ago.
But I only have a 10 inch jobsite table saw.
I'm sure I set up some sort of in feed and out feed.
4 by 8 sheet of ply can be tricky to handle by yourself on a small support table.
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I've learned the best way for this is to literally rip it by hand to a smaller, more manageable size, and then run it on the table saw.

It's too unwieldly and unforgiving in big sizes if it doesn't line up properly, and I have a few bruises around my stomach over the years to know how much that hurts.

I'd rather 'waste' a few strips then take a hit like that from plywood / floor boards.
 
Yeah, don't want to buy a full sheet for a small patch, also no way to transport it. This is what a lot of people fail to see, in order to save money by not hiring someone I'll end up spending more on supplies, travel, tools, and mistakes. Plus I have many other project I'm currently working on.
Sadly @mimico_polak is already so busy he is refusing new jobs... Baller.... :cool:
 
Jampy00 said:
Yeah, don't want to buy a full sheet for a small patch, also no way to transport it. This is what a lot of people fail to see, in order to save money by not hiring someone I'll end up spending more on supplies, travel, tools, and mistakes. Plus I have many other project I'm currently working on.
Sadly @mimico_polak is already so busy he is refusing new jobs... Baller.... :cool:
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I can book the job with you if you'd like, take a deposit, and then not show up if that's your preference?

One thing I won't do, to the best of my abilities, is over promise and under deliver. I try to do the other, and I'll be up front with anyone I speak with.

There are small 2x2 sections of drywall that you can buy. To cut it all you need is a normal construction knife and a good straight edge.

Happy to walk you through it if you'd like. I'll have to come out your way soon anyway but I can't commit to repairing it in a timely manner.

Once you take out the wall, you look how far the insulation is wet / mouldy and start tearing that out. I assume you have insulation in your walls...I don't.

If you don't have my number PM me and send me photos.
 
On the transportation front, you can score the back paper and snap sheets in half. Do not hurt front paper. That gives you sheets 2'wide and 8' long. Much easier to transport inside vehicles. Buy a stud per sheet too to install behind the snap line. If you're careful, line almost disappears when you install the board.
 
mimico_polak said:
I can book the job with you if you'd like, take a deposit, and then not show up if that's your preference?

One thing I won't do, to the best of my abilities, is over promise and under deliver. I try to do the other, and I'll be up front with anyone I speak with.

There are small 2x2 sections of drywall that you can buy. To cut it all you need is a normal construction knife and a good straight edge.

Happy to walk you through it if you'd like. I'll have to come out your way soon anyway but I can't commit to repairing it in a timely manner.

Once you take out the wall, you look how far the insulation is wet / mouldy and start tearing that out. I assume you have insulation in your walls...I don't.

If you don't have my number PM me and send me photos.
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Sent you a PM with a few more details.
 
timtune said:
That looks sweet. Is it held in place with air brads. I'd consider that if the wall was less than 8 feet.
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Yes. Brad nails and some adhesive in the back. Can't remember which one I used. Either PL or white Alex caulking.
Wood filler to fill in the bead nail holes.

It's not structural. Just needs to stay put.

I don't think I had any visible sections that were more than 8ft. But even then if you make the joins meet at a stud and secure both and some filer to smooth it out, it should be good.

I covered all walls including ceiling .
 
mimico_polak said:
I've learned the best way for this is to literally rip it by hand to a smaller, more manageable size, and then run it on the table saw.

It's too unwieldly and unforgiving in big sizes if it doesn't line up properly, and I have a few bruises around my stomach over the years to know how much that hurts.

I'd rather 'waste' a few strips then take a hit like that from plywood / floor boards.
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Correct.
I'm sure that's how I did it back then and how I would do it again.

There is another ship lap/ wainscoting project on my "honey to-do-list" I believe.
 
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