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Reasons for a water leak in a wall
Several possibilities can lead to a water leak behind a wall:
- Broken or cracked plumbing pipes would leak out water.
- Heating and cooling appliances like heaters and air conditioners give out condensation, which can drip into a wall.
- Water permeates into the house from breaks or missing tiles in the roof.
- Rainwater could overflow from dirt-clogged gutters, seeping into the house.
- Imperfection in the door and window frames allow rainwater to drip inside the home.
- The crawl space below the house is susceptible to flooding from the groundwater overflow and causes dampness to spread up the home, which can do major water damage to the property.
Indicators of a water leak inside a wall
Water utilization: The water meter records the average consumption of water by a household. In the event of an inkling of a water leak in the home, the best way to confirm is to note down the meter reading and then shut off all plumbing points and re-record the readings after a few hours. If the meter readings increase, it validates the suspicion of a water leak somewhere in the house.
Check for defects: Sometimes, yellowish-brown stains can appear on the walls or wooden surfaces due to moisture. These stains hint at a leak behind the wall, which must be checked before the matter gets out of hand.
Wet pools: Heavy water usage areas like the kitchen sink and the bathtub should be observed routinely for the formation of water pools around the base. If a leak is present, the moisture will seep out, and small puddles will be visible near such areas. If the water pools appear repeatedly, it's a sure sign of a water leak.
Sounds of dripping – Persistent sounds of water dropping on the earth or metal pipes are an excellent indicator of the presence of a leak. But in this case, the leak may be behind a wall or in the basement. So it would need a thorough investigation to pinpoint the leak's location.
Inspect with a moisture meter: Tools like a moisture meter are very convenient for quickly locating dampness in a wall. The meter readings point to the presence of moisture behind the wall.
Infrared camera: Another useful instrument is an infrared camera which employs thermal imaging techniques to ascertain temperature differences in a wall. The temperatures alter due to the water content in the wall and suggest the possibility of moisture in the wall. The only drawback of this tool is that it does not give the exact location of the leak.
Break open the drywall: At the end of all the above, the only thing left is to break open the wall behind which a leak is suspected. It is an extreme step and must be taken with utmost care as it would involve huge costs for repairs and time too.
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Water damage restoration
On the surface, it may seem that some of these steps are easy DIY for any homeowner, but in reality, it would require specialized instruments and know-how to gauge the presence of a leak. Therefore, it is a good idea to invest in engaging the services of a qualified water damage restoration team like American Restoration Professionals to ascertain the presence of a leak and remedy it with proper corrective measures.
Call American Restoration Professionals at (617) 945-4510 or email them at dan@americanresotationprofessionals.com to resolve the problems quickly.
