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Drywall in Salem: the typical home was built around 1958 (70% before 1980).
In Essex County, July highs average about 82°F and January lows about 18°F, with roughly 47 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.
Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, floods and flash floods in Essex County, with hail up to 1.25 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.
The typical home in Essex County was built around 1958, about 68 years ago, and 70% were built before 1980. Homes that age often need updated wiring, plumbing and roofs.
Essex County has had 24 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Hurricane Lee (2023).
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Small holes and cracks patch well; water-damaged drywall should be cut out and replaced.
Settling or moisture — ask the pro to look for the cause, not just the crack.
These are Essex County figures — more about homes in Lynn.
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