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Originally Posted by XCR-700
. The drywall will likely need to be ripped out and you need to dry the space behind it or you risk even worse problems.
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Hence my question about whether I should open the doors to the kneewall space to dry that out.
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Originally Posted by XCR-700
If there is insulation behind the drywall, you need to make sure its not wet back there and if it is you need high-flow fans and dehumidifiers to dry it out.
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I do have a dehumidifier. It creates a fair amount of heat. Should I put it upstairs anyway? And maybe exhaust the air out the windows with fans? Fresh air in one end and bad air out the other end.
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Originally Posted by XCR-700
Time is critical in this high humidity weather.
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Exactly. That's why I'm hesitating to open the upstairs windows. Someone has already inspected the attic (no leaks) and the attic kneewall space (5 leaks, damage to two drywall panels). I could remove the insulation and 2 drywall panels, but that would open up the kneewall space to the living space, which worries me, e.g., particles of fiberglass insulation released into the air. Is that a concern?
I need to consider what's ideal and what's possible. Here's the reality: I can't do everything at once. I have to take care of the roof. After I replace the entire roof my funds will be limited. I'm trying to figure out the best short-term solution to protect my health and the walls.
Solution 1: Run two air conditioners upstairs to remove humidity.
Solution 2: Run dehumidifier.
Unresolved questions:
(1) Windows and kneewall doors open or closed?
(2) Remove drywall and insulation now or not,
given that I can't do the whole drywall repair immediately?