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  "name": "When should water-damaged bathroom drywall be replaced instead of patched?",
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      "name": "When should water-damaged bathroom drywall be replaced instead of patched?",
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        "text": "Drywall needs replacement if it shows soft or spongy sections, active black mold colonization, or chronic sagging. Minor surface peeling or small superficial patches can often be skim-coated, but water that has penetrated deep into the gypsum core destroys the structural integrity of the panel. If your walls suffered from an ongoing pipe leak, shower pan failure, or repeated steam saturation, patching over the area traps hidden moisture against framing studs. Removing the compromised boards lets you inspect the wall cavity, dry the framing, and install mold-resistant materials properly.",
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        "description": "Replace the drywall if it feels soft, exhibits persistent mold growth, sags, or has absorbed water deep into the gypsum core from a major leak."
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  "description": "Replace the drywall if it feels soft, exhibits persistent mold growth, sags, or has absorbed water deep into the gypsum core from a major leak."
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