Significant water absorption into materials — entire room affected.
Class 2 involves an entire room with water wicked up walls less than 24 inches and moisture in structural materials (subfloor, framing). 5-40% of combined surfaces affected.
Class 1 Water Damage
Least amount of water absorption — affects only part of a room.
Class 3 Water Damage
Greatest amount of water absorption — ceilings, walls, floors, insulation saturated.