Ceiling and Wall Water Stains

Are you noticing brown stains on your ceiling? Those brown stains aren’t just an eyesore. They are signs of water damage that will likely worsen if you don’t act. Covering up the stain with a fresh coat of paint may fix the way it appears, but it doesn’t address the underlying issue.

If left untreated, that water stain could grow larger, cause structural damage, and require extensive repairs. Men@WorX’s extensive outline of common causes of stains on ceilings and ways to fix, and repair them.

Top Causes of Water Stains on Ceilings

• Leaking Roof

When was the last time you checked your roof for signs of damage? 

A mild to severe roof leak can cause water to find its way through cracks drip down to the ceiling. Over time the excess water causes water stains on your ceiling, flooring, and walls. 

Check your roof for common signs of water damage including exposed nail heads, missing shingles, unfastened gutters, sagging spots, or gutter clogs.

• Leaking Ventilation System

The roof of your home or commercial building might have a ventilation system consisting of air vents, plumbing vents, and more. When installed, roofing materials are cut around them, making this area the likely culprit of a water leak.

• Leaking Flashing

Roof flashing is the pieces of metal placed on the roof where two sections are combined. When intact, flashing helps prevent roof leaks. However, if damaged, roof flashing can allow water to slip through and stain the ceiling.

• Damaged or Old Waterproofing - including parrapit walls, valley and ridges

Your property likely has a waterproofing layer on its roof. However, storms, mechanical damage, and more can damage the membrane meant to stop the water. If you notice stains on the ceiling of your property, this is an indicator of damaged or deteriorated waterproofing membrane, applications, exposed parrapit walls, or valley and ridges that need to be sealed, and protected. Even if it’s not physically damaged, leaks can form in waterproofing layers over time. The average lifespan is about 5-10 years depending on the material, and workmanship.

• Malfunctioning HVAC Units

If water stains are forming on your ceiling, you should have the HVAC system in your home or office inspected by a professional. The cause of the leak may be related to system installation errors, an HVAC drip pan overflow, leaks, or drainage issues.

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• Leaking Pipes

Your water pipes could easily be the cause of your water-stained ceilings. A variety of issues can cause leaking pipes including deterioration, inadequate insulation, hard water, or improper installation.

• Leaking Bathroom

If the water stain on your ceiling appears to be due to an issue in your bathroom, you will need to quickly identify the source of the water leak. The main causes of water leaks and damage in bathrooms include old caulking that needs replacement, a pipe jack boot, clogged sink drains, or a toilet overflow.

How to Fix Ceiling Water Stains

Fixing the ceiling stain starts with addressing the cause of it. You need to get the leak repaired so your repair efforts aren’t in vain. 

Here are a few ways you can fix the water stain on your ceiling after repairing the leak

• Remove and replace all affected areas of the ceiling with new ceiling tiles or drywall
• Carefully mix some bleach with water and try wiping the stain away
• Allow the ceiling stain to dry out and paint over it
• You can sand down the affected layer and seal it if you have a wood ceiling

This Is How We Handle Water Removal and Restoration

• Initial Loss Discovered

Our water removal and restoration process begins with you calling us as soon as you notice water damage. We strive to be on-site within 24-hours.

• Assessment

Immediately after arriving, our team will inspect the stain on your ceiling and diagnose the issue. Our team utilizes equipment like moisture meters, digital thermal cameras, and hammer probes to identify all affected areas.

• Inspection 

We discuss the various areas of concern with the client, and do an inspection of interior, and exterior of the ceiling, roof, and wall.  Our team consults based on the best method of solution, or application will be along with a scope of work, and specifications for guarantee, or record keeping purposes.

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• Documentation

Once the job is complete, our Men at Worx Services & Products will provide you with extensive documentation, including moisture readings, scope of work, specifications, guarantees, and pictures from before and after.

Summer is the perfect time to have those water stains ventilated, giving time for a dry out period for any ingressed, or trapped water in walls, and ceilings.

Trust Men@WorX Services & Products with your water damage Restoration Issues

If you encounter visible moisture damage on your ceilings, or walls give us a call by phone on 063 193 3939 to book an appointment. 

Our team provides trusted water damage restoration services for homeowners and commercial properties. No matter the amount of water damages you suffer, our team at Men at Worx Services & Products is here to help.

As soon as you call us, we will escalate your query to get the process started.

Our team provides a variety of water damage restoration services including damp-proofing and shielding, waterproofing, roof leak repair, roof maintenance, new roof installations, plastering, skimming, screeding, sealing and protecting walls, roofs, and ceilings. 

We work with all insurance providers and offer an assessment along with report of findings on inspection. 

Get started with a free evaluation, call or whatsapp Men@WorX today!

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