Flood cuts are a common practice in the construction industry.

The purpose of a flood cut is to address water damage, particularly when a house has been flooded.

Water can get absorbed into porous materials like sheetrock, which is why a flood cut is made.

The cut is typically 24 to 48 inches wide, and it's done after technicians measure how far the water has wicked up.

After the flood cut, the damaged sheetrock is replaced with a new one for restoration.