ᐅ The wall suddenly smells like marijuana and stale beer.

Created on: 24 Feb 2021 11:26
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Marie2213
Hello,
I know this is a home construction forum, but I am at a loss and hope to get some helpful advice.
For a few days now, there has been a smell of stale beer/marijuana in the bedroom of my partner and me. We have searched everywhere and found nothing. It is absolutely certain that the cause is not related to these substances.
Now, I smelled the walls (sounds strange, I know) and noticed that a slanted wall smells strongly of this. It is the "sun wall" on the upper floor. The house is about 70 years old.
What could be causing this? Do we need to open up the wall? Could it be mold or maybe a decomposing animal?
I am at a loss.

Thank you in advance!
Schimi179124 Feb 2021 20:34
ypg schrieb:

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Corpses have a sweetish smell, the fur smells musty. Eventually, the carcass smells musty...
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Like my grandmother’s fur coat...
ypg schrieb:

Stale beer smells flat and somewhat musty.
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During our renovation, I also found beer bottles behind the paneling. Fortunately, there was no smell.
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Marie2213
25 Feb 2021 09:19
Nida35a schrieb:

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Thanks for the tip!
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Kudi1985
8 Mar 2023 21:23
Hello everyone.
Has the source or cause been identified?
I have the same problem. As mentioned at the beginning of the thread, I am the one who posted about it in another forum.
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Lailyn86
13 Apr 2023 14:12
Kudi1985 schrieb:

Hello everyone.
Has the source or cause been identified?
I have the same problem. As mentioned at the beginning of the thread, I’m the one who posted about it in another forum.

We’ve had the problem for almost a month now: whenever it rains, the entire room smells like marijuana afterwards. The heavier the rain, the worse the smell. Has anyone found out where it might be coming from?
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Kudi1985
15 May 2023 12:13
We have identified the problem. It was shrews that had nested there. I have now installed chicken wire in front of the ventilation gaps. Since then, there has been no more odor. I hope this information can help someone.
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DestinyMcgee
27 Jun 2023 11:11
Thank you for the post. I searched the WDR for the program Themed Day on mental health, depression. Nowadays, there are many ways to address depression. The most common is undoubtedly visiting a psychiatrist and psychologist. And, of course, taking antidepressants. But gradually, more and more people are also using alternative therapies. And also other substances like CBD, mild hallucinogens, etc. It is not uncommon... to buy your own substances, purchase a grinder, and prepare your own remedies at home. Although I truly believe that all of this should be supervised by professional doctors or therapists.