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Sadly, water dripping from your ceiling isn’t always as apparent as a gush of water falling on a rainy day. The signs that something is going wrong are often a little more subtle, such as a dark spot on your ceiling, bubbling paint, or a continual drip. Usually, these are small cues that there are more significant problems with your plumbing or roof.
Noticing a stain on your ceiling is a bigger deal than you may initially realize. A sudden spot may seem a little strange, but nothing to worry about. However, dark spots are usually wet spots, indicators that something is leaking somewhere and about to cause even more significant problems. Where there are water spots, water damage cannot be far behind. You may immediately assume that something is wrong with your roof, but there is an abundance of other reasons that your ceiling is experiencing water damage.
Plumbing pipes are standard in the attic; they will show through on your ceiling when something goes wrong. Pipes can corrode, especially if there is hard water present, chemicals are being run through them, or the pipes are just ill-fitted. High water pressure can also cause a pipe to leak. Pipes can only handle so much pressure before they leak and burst. It’s essential to regulate your home’s water pressure and stay on top of maintenance to ensure pipes don’t get too old or corroded.
When humidity is too high, over the 60% level, the home can begin to experience excess water and condensation, especially in the attic. If this problem persists, the excess moisture will begin to cause water spots, leading to mold issues. A hydrometer is a great tool to use to measure the humidity levels in your home so that you can take steps to reduce the moisture in your home.
Particularly in the changing seasons, gutters and downspouts can get clogged by debris like twigs, branches, leaves, and dirt. Clogged gutters won’t have anywhere to direct water but into your home. It can leak through your ceiling, walls, or attic, having the same appearance and consequences as a roof leak. Even if your roof is intact, you can end up with colossal water damage problems, including destroyed insulation and mold inside the home.
A leak in your roof dripping onto your ceiling is a severe problem that can be very expensive to repair. A leak can work its way down from the top of your home to the foundation itself, where it can lead to rot, decay, and severe structural damage. It’s essential to keep up on roof maintenance, as the longer you put off repairs, the worse water damage can become for you. Your roof needs to be replaced after it meets its life expectancy, and you will need to keep on repairs to avoid water making it from outside your home to inside, where it can cause serious problems.
If you notice that your ceiling is dripping, changing color, sagging, or smells moldy, there is a high likelihood that one of the listed problems is happening somewhere in your home. Unfortunately, leaky roofs, clogged gutters, high condensation, and leaky pipes all lead to water damage and will become worse over time. Often, these problems aren’t noticed until water damage has already occurred and water damage cleanup is required. If you are experiencing this, contact professionals at ICON Property Rescue. They will assist you with water damage cleanup so that you don’t have to.
