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  "name": "Should I patch the damaged section or replace entire drywall panels after storm leaks?",
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      "name": "Should I patch the damaged section or replace entire drywall panels after storm leaks?",
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        "text": "Patching saves time and money on small areas, but full sheet replacement delivers a more durable, seamless finish when storm damage is widespread. If storm water hit only the lower six inches of a wall, doing a horizontal flood cut at two or four feet allows contractors to install partial sheets along factory edges. However, if water entered from an upper leak and ran down multiple wall cavities or across ceiling seams, replacing full panels prevents uneven settling, visible joints, and lingering moisture pockets behind undisturbed sections.",
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        "description": "Patching works for contained leaks, but full panel replacement is better for widespread leaks to eliminate trapped moisture and guarantee clean, even wall surfaces."
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  "description": "Patching works for contained leaks, but full panel replacement is better for widespread leaks to eliminate trapped moisture and guarantee clean, even wall surfa"
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