I Think I Have A Small Water Damage In My Property...Now What!?!

[Michael Hunter]

This may present as discoloration, misshaped finish materials (drywall, baseboards, etc.), paint bubbling etc. Use a moisture meter to determine the extent of the damage. If it is a small damage that just happened, fix the cause and dry or replace the damaged materials.

How: For discolored ceilings I usually recommend that the sheetrock be replaced, because people rarely know how long these slow leaks have been there. That being said there can be some cases where a coat or two of encapsulation/stain blocking paint might do the trick. In that case I recommend using a fiberoptic camera to inspect the other side of the sheetrock to be sure that there is not any mold growth from sitting water. Sometimes this is even possible from a light fixture box or other access that is already present. If no access is present a 1 inch hole can be drilled or you can cut-in a low voltage box with a blank plate if you think you may want access again in the future for inspections. If you choose to replace the damage, then cut out the wet/damaged area and install new.

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