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  "description": "Small patches work for isolated leaks. A continuous flood cut (cutting 2 to 4 feet up) is cleaner, faster, and better for rising water or widespread moisture is",
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        "text": "A partial patch is suitable for isolated leaks that affect only a small area, whereas a flood cut is necessary when standing water touches the floor or moisture wicks upward across a room. The practical tradeoff comes down to cost versus seamless appearance. Patching a small hole requires less demolition, but blending multiple small patches can result in visible seams. A uniform flood cut—removing a continuous horizontal strip 2 or 4 feet up—provides clean access to studs, simplifies insulation installation, and often yields a smoother, faster finish.",
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