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Damp spots on wall

6 years ago

We're getting these weird moisture spots on our wall in our bedroom. The other side is the master bathroom and my sink is in this area. Picture attached. This started over 6 months ago but the quantity of spots is increasing. We live a condo building and the unit below us has not complained of any leaks. So I’m wondering if perhaps is some pinhole leaked in the plumbing shooting some water out. Any ideas?

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Linda Thomas
6 years ago
Please triage now, not later. The people on Houzz can give you guidance, but that isn’t what is needed. Get a plummet to look at it and fix.

It’s important to know the source and fix it. Black mold can occur, and the cleanup process can get messy.
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User
6 years ago
Nothing beats opening up the wall to diagnose. If there is another unit above yours, the source could even be there. Water issues are very difficult to figure out.
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amanda8877
Original Author
6 years ago
Thank you. I’ve called a plumber to come check it out. Definitely want to get on it right away if it’s mold.
kudzu9
6 years ago
Linda-

"Get a plummet to look at it ..."

I think all the plummets are busy with Wall Street right now... ;-)

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