Also agree with cut out the wet, then slip in some 1x2s behind the existing drywall, screw them in, then cut a piece to fit the hole & mount it to the 1x2s. Mud to fill the seam around the repair.
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From what the pic shows i bet he just has copper at his gas water heater.
You probably need a professional.
All of the wet drywall needs to be removed, insulation replaced, and wood dried out. If there's a moisture/ vapor barrier, chances are there's water under the floor and on top of the barrier. No bueno. That definitely needs to be checked. That'll be easier to do with a wood floor, than concrete. You'll need a wet/dry vacuum or water pump to remove standing water.
Judging by the pictures, the drywall in the upper corner is wet too. You'll need to remove that and make sure the water didn't get in the insulation. Mold is no joke.
If you want to save some $$, I'd suggest tearing out the drywall and insulation. Get a dehumidifier and let it run as you work. If it's damp, it goes. Otherwise you'll have black mold growing behind the new drywall and won't know it until it's too late. Mold spreads fast, so you'll need to be sure there's zero moisture left behind. My grandmother's house had a leak, they had it patched; black mold spread through the entire house in a few weeks. Insurance called it a loss and the house had to be demolished.
Get a heater and dry the area out. The wood should be bone dry. Once you think the area is dry, let the heater run about another 8 hrs to be sure. Then let the dehumidifier run for about 6 hours. Call a professional, let them check it over and have them quote you to repair the rest. You can buy and put up your own insulation to further save cost (it's very easy).
All of the wet drywall needs to be removed, insulation replaced, and wood dried out. If there's a moisture/ vapor barrier, chances are there's water under the floor and on top of the barrier. No bueno. That definitely needs to be checked. That'll be easier to do with a wood floor, than concrete. You'll need a wet/dry vacuum or water pump to remove standing water.
Judging by the pictures, the drywall in the upper corner is wet too. You'll need to remove that and make sure the water didn't get in the insulation. Mold is no joke.
If you want to save some $$, I'd suggest tearing out the drywall and insulation. Get a dehumidifier and let it run as you work. If it's damp, it goes. Otherwise you'll have black mold growing behind the new drywall and won't know it until it's too late. Mold spreads fast, so you'll need to be sure there's zero moisture left behind. My grandmother's house had a leak, they had it patched; black mold spread through the entire house in a few weeks. Insurance called it a loss and the house had to be demolished.
Get a heater and dry the area out. The wood should be bone dry. Once you think the area is dry, let the heater run about another 8 hrs to be sure. Then let the dehumidifier run for about 6 hours. Call a professional, let them check it over and have them quote you to repair the rest. You can buy and put up your own insulation to further save cost (it's very easy).
Sell the house and buy another one
Well... There appears to be water damage that will need to be repaired first, and those copper pipes may need attention too.
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