Signs Of Water Damage In The Bathroom

Bathroom Water Damage Signs To Look For

Water damage can occur in any part of the house. In fact, even in the bathroom where it is assumed that most materials used in this area is water proof, water damage can still take place.

Unfortunately, water damage in insidious, and can destroy even the most modern, and most wonderful of bathrooms. The damage can be expensive, and the bad news is not everything is covered by Insurance.

So what are the signs of water damage in the bathroom?

The website DoItYourself.com says missing caulking, signs of mold, as well as wet spots and missing grout may mean that there is a water damage problem in the bathroom area.

“Inspect the caulking around the bathroom fixtures. Missing or loose caulking could be caused by water seepage. Look for missing grout or signs of mold. Check the water heater for wet spots on the floor and rust on the tank.”

PRESENCE OF MOLDS

Third Party Service Ratings Website Angie’s List meanwhile pointed out that molds and mildew are clear signs of water damage problem in the bathroom. They explain that no matter how often and how rigorous a bathroom is cleaned, water damage can still cause molds and mildew issue because of constant moisture.

“While it’s normal for a little mildew to occur wherever water accumulates, such as in the corner of a shower, mold or mildew on non-shower walls or in corners of the bathroom is a clear sign that water is leaking somewhere and finding its way to those areas. A leaking pipe provides plenty of moisture, so the longer it takes you to detect and fix the leak, the easier and faster mold will grow.”

The website The Spruce meantime shared that one of the red flags that mean there is water damage in the bathroom are loose tiles.

“Many leaks begin at the bottom of your shower wall where the tiling meets the top of the shower pan or floor. Begin your assessment of the shower here. Moldy, discolored grout, loose tiles, and peeling caulk are signs that moisture could be affecting the area behind your shower wall.”

Resolving water damage in the bathroom early on can save the homeowners hundreds if not thousand’s worth of repair money.

Preventing Water Damage in The Bathroom

Water damage can happen even in the area where water is used the most – the bathroom. Water can seep into the tiles, molds and mildew can grow, and the paint and bathroom finish can become unsightly because of unresolved water damage.

Third-party service ratings website Angie’s List came up with a list of signs that point to a water damage problem in the bathroom. One of the signs they mentioned are blisters on the wall.

“In most cases, steam from the occasional hot shower shouldn’t cause paint or wallpaper to come loose. When water and moisture get between the wall and paint, they eliminate the bond and begin to separate the two, causing the paint to rise from the wall and fall off in pieces. The same goes for wallpaper: The adhesive used to bond the paper to the wall becomes less sticky and the paper begins to come loose.”

Check out the rest of the signs that they mentioned here.

MORE SIGNS OF BATHROOM WATER DAMAGE

The website ModernBathroom.com also mentioned other signs that point to a water damage in the toilet and bath area.  Apart from this they also mentioned in their article that water damage in the bathroom should be immediately addressed.

“Even if you haven’t seen water damage yet, there are several warning signs that could clue you in to a problem. If you’ve noticed any of the following in your bathroom, there’s a good possibility you have water damage lurking somewhere in the space:  (1) Musty smell; (2) Recurring mold and mildew; (3) Warped walls; (4) Spongy, soft floor; (5) Gaps in caulk, tile or tub.”

Read the whole post here.

The State of Connecticut Insurance Department has teamed up with the Insurance Institute for Home and Business Safety in publishing an informative guide on water damage in homes and commercial spaces. One of the areas discussed in the material is preventing water damage in the bathroom. 

“Water damage from toilets costs $2,000 to $10,000 per incident 78% of incidents were caused by faulty supply lines, toilet flanges, fill valve assemblies or toilets that backed up and overflowed. Loss prevention and maintenance: (1) After flushing, remain in or near the bathroom; (2) until the fill valve has finished refilling the bowl; (3) If the bowl or tank begins to overflow, turn off the water at the supply valve; (4) Inspect the flushing mechanism inside the toilet every 6 months.”

The continuation including the full document can be downloaded here.

Bathroom water damage can be prevented. If in case it still has occurred, it is best to address it right away to mitigate further destruction and ballooning of expenses.

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