Porous materials absorb moisture 3 times faster than non-porous surfaces during flood events

https://express-multiunit-near-stfrancis.zenbloomer.com/posts/saturated-drywall-becomes-colonized-within-24-to-48-hours-under-elevated-relative-humidity-conditions

Water damage and flood damage differ fundamentally in origin and impact on porous materials, determining what we can salvage and what must be discarded