Interior Home Inspection Found Water Damage
So how often do you look up at the ceiling? After all, we have plenty of other things to do than stare at our ceilings. However, when you see the staining on the drywall like this you take notice. Interior water damage such as this requires some investigation to find the cause.
Ceiling Surfaces
Ceiling surfaces are typically made of plaster or drywall. Of course, other surfaces can exist such as tongue in groove wood board. However, the vast majority of homes built in the last 75 years have been constructed with drywall. Drywall is sold in sheets of various sizes. A common size is 4 feet by 8 feet and 1/2 inch thick. The drywall is attached to the bottom sides of the wood ceiling joists. Drywall is then prepared for paint by taping and mudding the seams.
Wet Drywall
Builders use drywall to provide an interior surface, serve as fire resistance, sound resistance, and a few others. When drywall gets wet, sometimes it is required to be cut out and replaced. A lot of water leaking onto drywall over time will result in damage as seen in the photo above. In some cases, biological growth will occur requiring remediation efforts. Products marketing as mildew resistant board can still develop biological growth when in contact with water. Stains such as this are normally attributed to plumbing leaks or roof leaks. Investigation of this home showed the culprit as being a roof missing important flashing.
Interior Water Damage Inspection
Lask Inspection Group, LLC in Rockford, IL inspects for interior water damage as part of the standard home inspection. All home inspections are done in compliance with the Illinois Standards of Practice. Avoiding severe interior damage begins with an examination of the roof covering and exterior. Also, checking bathrooms can identify leaks before they become too much of a problem. Call our firm today 815-978-7785 to get a licensed and certified home inspector in Rockford, IL.
