Water leakage in the wall..., any expert to recommend?
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 Nov 14 2016, 07:16 PM
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QUOTE(PJusa @ Mar 1 2011, 10:51 AM) i agree you need to fix it. options that i can see: Worse advice ever..1) hack open and follow piping until leak is found  Just bring in a plumber and ask him what is the problem.. Edit * Seriously you need an expert opinion and you can't get that from a forumer who doesn't visit the site.. This post has been edited by Richard: Nov 14 2016, 07:20 PM |
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Nov 14 2016, 07:24 PM
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QUOTE(kevyeoh @ Mar 14 2011, 07:54 PM) I suspect it is coming from the burst piping... Cause when i off the main watee supply the leak stops... Do you know that all services contractors normally test their work? Anyway... Just asking.... Is it possible for leak at ground floor and then the pressure push the water up to the pillar as high as 7ft? Added on March 19, 2011, 12:12 pmall...found the source of leakage...it's a pinhole on the pipe and causing the water to pancut out in small volume.... it's not at the pipe joint area.... but along the straight line of the pipe....probably this is a defect from manufacturer and we fail to detect it when installing the pipe....sheesh.... For water a standing 1-2 hour water pressure test is done after the job is complete to make sure there are no leaks.. Live and learn i guess.. |
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Nov 18 2016, 05:51 PM
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QUOTE(Investor King @ Nov 18 2016, 05:31 PM) Sifuss, any ideals of what's wrong with the wall? Scrap off the paint and see underneath.. I suspect water damage or a wall crack due to the building settlement.. Happens to all of us.. There's obviously something under the paint and if you won't remove the paint you can't know for sure.. |
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Nov 19 2016, 12:31 AM
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QUOTE(Chipmunk85 @ Nov 18 2016, 11:48 PM) Just wondering whether any water proofing has been done else the it won't leak so easily Not that easy if its an old house.. It could be due to house settlement/movement and the pipe joint cracked.. It easily be from a water supply pressure pipe or a drain/rain water (no pressure) pipe.. Its a normal complain for some old houses but it must be addressed correctly.. You need to find out the cause 1st.. Then get proper advice.. |
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Nov 19 2016, 08:46 PM
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QUOTE(zeist @ Nov 19 2016, 03:08 PM) some walls need to be hacked and re-erect new brick walls because inside is too moist. if the issue prolong for a few years definitely there will be no cure. All brick wall are porous will dry out in time..solution to this is hack and rebuilt. don't waste money on waterproofing products. Permanent moisture comes from a source.. Waterproofing a bathroom wall is just general maintenance you need to have it done sooner or later.. If the water travels to another location then repair it at the source and the problem goes away.. QUOTE(zeist @ Nov 19 2016, 03:08 PM) some walls need to be hacked and re-erect new brick walls because inside is too moist. if the issue prolong for a few years definitely there will be no cure. You are entitled for your opinion.. solution to this is hack and rebuilt. don't waste money on waterproofing products. some old house more than 30 yrs, 40 yrs are not worth doing major renovation. better to sell it off and purchase a new house. If only small section of wet wall in a very large house which is generally dry, selling it and purchase a new one does not make financial sense, repair that section makes more sense.. |
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