Hello everyone,
Are you familiar with water stains on walls? They only appear after it rains.
This concerns a house that is about 4 years old.
Do you know if this indicates a defect? Should the wall be repaired in some way?
I’m quite uncertain about the stain.
Do you have any other ideas about what it might be?
Best regards,
Sebastian
Are you familiar with water stains on walls? They only appear after it rains.
This concerns a house that is about 4 years old.
Do you know if this indicates a defect? Should the wall be repaired in some way?
I’m quite uncertain about the stain.
Do you have any other ideas about what it might be?
Best regards,
Sebastian
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einbuchstaben10 Feb 2016 12:02No, the water streak is on the side that is sloped. I only noticed it today. Could it be that the roof was damaged by a storm? Best regards and thank you Sebastian
I suspect that the water was pushed onto or over the metal sheet by the strong wind in the last two days, collected at the weld seams/joints, and then ran down the house wall.
Therefore, I would keep an eye on it over the next few days (there is still rain forecast). If it continues like this, I would contact the general contractor/roofer.
Therefore, I would keep an eye on it over the next few days (there is still rain forecast). If it continues like this, I would contact the general contractor/roofer.
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einbuchstaben11 Feb 2016 08:40Hello Jochen,
You are absolutely right, there are indeed two weld seams in that exact spot. The problem is that the low-pitched roof was covered with gravel and soil, and then planted over. The soil surface is uneven.
When I look at the photos from six months ago, the wet marks were already there. It is likely that even a light rain could have caused this.
If the roof were damaged as a result, would homeowners insurance cover it?
Thank you very much and best regards,
Sebastian
You are absolutely right, there are indeed two weld seams in that exact spot. The problem is that the low-pitched roof was covered with gravel and soil, and then planted over. The soil surface is uneven.
When I look at the photos from six months ago, the wet marks were already there. It is likely that even a light rain could have caused this.
If the roof were damaged as a result, would homeowners insurance cover it?
Thank you very much and best regards,
Sebastian
einbuchstaben schrieb:
When I looked at the pictures from six months ago, the damp marks were already there. Probably a light but persistent rain could cause something like that. I’m not quite sure I understand. Is it always wet, or only during heavy rain?
einbuchstaben schrieb:
If the roof were damaged because of this, would a home building insurance cover it? That depends on your insurance policy. If storm damage is included, then you have a good chance. If not, then unfortunately not.
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einbuchstaben11 Feb 2016 12:37Jochen104 schrieb:
I don’t quite understand. Is it always wet, or only during heavy rain? I meant it must have happened several times before.
Now I feel much more reassured. Thank you.
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