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  "name": "When should bathroom drywall be completely replaced instead of patched?",
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      "name": "When should bathroom drywall be completely replaced instead of patched?",
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        "text": "Drywall should be replaced rather than patched if it feels spongy, shows signs of mold penetration, or has sagged under water weight. While surface scrapes or small screw holes can be filled with standard spackle or joint compound, drywall that has absorbed standing water loses its core structural integrity. Leaving saturated core gypsum in place traps dampness inside the wall cavity, risking structural framing rot and indoor air quality issues.",
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        "description": "Replace drywall when it is soft, sagging, crumbling, or colonized by mold. Surface patching is only appropriate for minor, dry impacts or cosmetic dings."
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  "description": "Replace drywall when it is soft, sagging, crumbling, or colonized by mold. Surface patching is only appropriate for minor, dry impacts or cosmetic dings."
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