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Default After the basement flood. Now what?

On Apr 7, 8:03*am, "Jack" wrote:
Hello,
Lots of water in the basement due to the NE floods. *RI got creamed. *I
ripped down the sheetrock, took up the subfloor and laminate. *All in a
dumpster now. *Fans and dehumidifier are running. *I am going to rebuild the
basement.

How long do I need to wait until I can begin rebuilding? *I was thinking at
least a few months to ensure everything is really dry. (wood studs down
there)

Thanks for your time.



Definitely have to get a good commercial biocide anti-fungal/mold
inhibiting
cleaner as homemade bleach and ammonia cleaners don't completely
kill all varieties of mold...

As someone else here mentioned, get a moisture meter and check the
levels...

~~ Evan