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WALL / SURROUND / CEILING WATER DAMAGED / STAINEDWALL / SURROUND / CEILING WATER DAMAGED / STAINED: Water damage to ceilings or walls means that a current or past leak has damaged the wall, ceiling, or some other building component. Probably the most common water damage in a bathroom is where the wall joins the tub or shower close to the floor. Water often sprays out in this area causing considerable damage. Another very common area where damage is found is at the tub surround. The "surround" is the area surrounding a tub other than the enclosure (which usually is an attached partition and/or a door). In the context of this item "surround" means shower walls as well as the area around a tub. Sometimes the damage will be such that replacement of a section of wall covering may be in order, but usually spackle paste and paint will take care of the problem. Mold or other fungi may grow inside the wall cavity adjacent to water stains and other water damaged areas. The inspector will not be able to ascertain whether this condition exists under the guidelines of a Visual Inspection. Laboratory testing of the surface material or other destructive testing is required to ascertain the presence of mold. Such tests are not part of the Inspection Service. Many people are highly allergic to mold spores. You may be affected. It is advisable to use discretion here and consider an air quality testing specialist. When painting over water stains, use of a stain-killer will prevent the stain from showing through the new paint. Stain-killers are available in spray cans at most any Paint Store. Damage to tub surrounds and shower walls can be more costly and complex problems. Water in this area accelerates damage to the wall framing and to the surface materials. Repair as soon as possible. Contact a Painting Contractor, Plumbing Contractor or Tile Contractor if you need assistance.
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This file was last updated on Monday, 17-Mar-2008 11:17:29 EDT * Copyright © 2008 All rights reserved by: Accurate Inspections, Inc. A New Jersey home inspection firm providing New Jersey Certified Home Inspections in NJ, by New Jersey Licensed home inspectors. Inspector of record Michael Del Greco, New Jersey Home Inspector License GI 0121. |
