How to Spot Water Damage on Walls

Wall Water Damage Indicators

Water damage on walls can be an indicator that water damage exists in the rest of the home. And this is why it is important that it be determined and remediated right away.

True Value Projects came up with a guide on how to detect water damage on walls, and for experienced homeowners, they too shared some information on how to try restoring it. Super Dry San Diego CA

Spotting water damage on walls help avoid heavier structural damage. (Photo Credits)

“Sometimes it will be obvious that you have water leaking either behind your walls or onto the ceiling from above. The ceiling or walls may show visible signs of moisture, dripping water, or signs of failing structural integrity. Ceiling drywall panels may sag or crumble under the weight of water that saturates the naturally porous gypsum material. Other times, you may notice small signs like coffee-colored stains that may expand over time. Before making any repairs, you need to find the source of the water leak. This can be frustrating, but if you don’t fix the source of the water problem first, repairs will do you no good.”

Read the rest of the guide here.

Water Damage Indicator

Another good water damage indicator is a damaged paint or wall paper. Such was an example shared by Third Party Service Ratings Website Angie’s List as it listed doewon ways how to spot water damage in the bathroom. Tourist Attractions in Mission Valley CA

“A wall with blistering paint or wallpaper is another sign of bathroom leaks. In most cases, steam from the occasional hot shower shouldn’t cause paint or wallpaper to come loose. When water and moisture get between the wall and paint, they eliminate the bond and begin to separate the two, causing the paint to rise from the wall and fall off in pieces. The same goes for wallpaper: The adhesive used to bond the paper to the wall becomes less sticky and the paper begins to come loose.”

Check out the whole write-up here.

Smell the Wall

Homeguides SF Gate also provided tips that would indicate that there is water damage on the wall. One of the ways to check, as shared in their article, is to sniff the walling to check for possible moisture. How to Avoid Water Damage during Vacation Season

“Smell the wall to test for moisture. When the interior of a wall gets wet, it’s the perfect environment for mildew and mold to grow: it’s dark, it’s moist and there’s plenty of food available for the fungus. The more moisture, the quicker the mold and the ensuing wood rot occurs. If the wall smells musty, it’s a sure sign of a problem. Sometimes, removing the faceplate from a wall outlet to get your nose closer to the wall interior will help you identify the problem more quickly.”

Take a look at the rest of the tips from the original write-up here.

Spotting minor water damage on walls can be a bit tricky. But when armed with the right information, destruction brought about water damage can be avoided. Destination Weddings in Carlsbad

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