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Gutting Houses
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:34 pm
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:34 pm
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Going to gut my MIL's house in Laplace tomorrow. Are you supposed to put everything on the side of the street? Sheetrock, furniture, etc...
TIA
Going to gut my MIL's house in Laplace tomorrow. Are you supposed to put everything on the side of the street? Sheetrock, furniture, etc...
TIA
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Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:36 pm to Longbeard
can/should you gut before insurance? not sure how that works.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:37 pm to Longbeard
quote:yes
Are you supposed to put everything on the side of the street? Sheetrock, furniture, etc...
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:40 pm to Longbeard
Take photos of the damage before you do anything
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:40 pm to quail man
quote:
uld you gut before insurance? not sure how that works.
I would guess that the insurance co. would want to mitigate the possibility of additional cost due to mold/mildew damage. I'm going to take video and photos as evidence.
Maybe someone that has been through this could provide some guidance.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:43 pm to Longbeard
Guts Feathers and All - If any of the electrical wiring was submerged pull that out also. otherwise you are looking at a possible fire hazard down the road.
Make sure you take tons of pictures of everything before you begin. If you need help with what to do with treating for mold, etc. ask and I can point you in the right direction ..
Good luck -
Make sure you take tons of pictures of everything before you begin. If you need help with what to do with treating for mold, etc. ask and I can point you in the right direction ..
Good luck -
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:44 pm to Longbeard
yes, take pictures. get rid of the rest.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:46 pm to TemplarTheSaint
I'll take pointers, I was going to spray everything down with a bleach/water mixture after all sheetrock and insulation is removed.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 9:46 pm to Longbeard
i couldnt imagine doing what you're about to do
good luck man
good luck man
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:11 pm to Longbeard
Don't use bleach. Get an antimicrobial or use a high strength hydrogen peroxide. You may want to rent a few dehumidifiers and fans to help with the dry out. Good luck.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:17 pm to Longbeard
here come the carpet baggers. Hokie gonna be pissed.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:18 pm to Walt OReilly
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i couldnt imagine doing what you're about to do
agreed...all too many folks in La and MS have had to do it, but that just seems like a nightmare to me...
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:23 pm to crossfire
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Get an antimicrobial or use a high strength hydrogen peroxide
Where can these be found?
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:26 pm to Longbeard
Use a product called Bora-Care. Sprayed hundred of houses after Katrina and never had a problem. You can buy it at PestStop.
Posted on 8/30/12 at 10:40 pm to Longbeard
Home depot or Lowes. I'm attaching a link.
antimicrobial
Don't forget to let the insurance know about your time spent mitigating the damage. You will be compensated for your work. Try to document everything to your best ability. Again, good luck....this will be a big project.
antimicrobial
Don't forget to let the insurance know about your time spent mitigating the damage. You will be compensated for your work. Try to document everything to your best ability. Again, good luck....this will be a big project.
This post was edited on 8/30/12 at 10:44 pm
Posted on 8/31/12 at 4:08 am to Longbeard
How high was water in the house? Check with insurance. company on payouts according to water levels in the area.
If water level was below 4 ft in house, measure 4 ft from the floor and draw as straight a ine as possible from floor. remove all sheetrock below line.. Sheetrock replacement will be much easier.(less cutting)
Good luck out there
If water level was below 4 ft in house, measure 4 ft from the floor and draw as straight a ine as possible from floor. remove all sheetrock below line.. Sheetrock replacement will be much easier.(less cutting)
Good luck out there
This post was edited on 8/31/12 at 4:51 am
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