If there is a water issue in your home, there are certainly going to be some signs present that can clue you into it. It is important to know what to look for as a homeowner so that you can catch any water damage as early as possible. The faster you notice it is happening, the smaller the repairs and cost to put your home back together. When water has damaged drywall, there are many different signs that you can be looking for. Disaster Services is here to talk about what these signs look like so that you can catch any water leaks in your home as soon as possible.
Sagging Drywall
You shouldn’t have much movement in the drywall of your home when you put your hand on it. If you place your hand on the drywall and your hand can sink into it, there is moisture there that shouldn’t be. On the ceiling, you may notice that there are places that seem to be bulging or sagging. This is another indicator that you have water trapped up there that is causing your drywall to start to bulge out.
Drywall is Discolored
There might start to be a visible water mark on your drywall in areas that have been affected by water as well. You may notice that these brown rings continue to grow in size as well. The longer the problem is there, the large the ring will likely be.
Dark or Black Mold on Drywall
Moisture usually brings with it mold growth if it is left for a long period of time. You may even start to nice that there are dark brown or black part of your drywall. They may only be small specks, or they may be large areas that are dark and discolored. This is an indication that there is a moisture problem and mold has started to thrive in that area. If you hav mold growing on your drywall, that portion of the wall or ceiling will more than likely need to be replaced entirely.
Peeling Paint on Drywall
When your drywall has several layers of paint on it, water can start to cause problems by making the paint peel off. You may notice that there are large sections of paint that are literally starting to slough off of the wall or the ceiling in areas that have been exposed to large amounts of water. Water damage is never good for painted surfaces.
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If you have noticed that there are any of the signs listed above in your home, you more than likely have water damage somewhere. Water damage is something that you want to get fixed as soon as possible because the damage will only worsen with time. If you have experienced water damage in your home, you can turn to Disaster Services to help you restore all the damage in your home or business as a result of water damage. Call us today!
