Home and business renovation projects typically start with assessing what’s already there. This will allow you as the contractor or renovation company to develop a plan for how to best go about fulfilling your client’s wishes for the project. Sometimes, this initial assessment involves addressing ceiling water damage that has gone neglected. In these cases, it helps to know some of the common culprits behind this type of damage so that you can make your client aware of any problems that are leading to this issue. Here are three of the most common causes behind ceiling water damage.
- Severe weather. After particularly extreme weather conditions, such as a heavy rain storm with high winds, many buildings develop leaks in their roofs. This leads to standing water above the ceiling that may not be realized until there are visible water damage spots on the ceiling.
- Gutter issues. Gutters’ main job is to redirect water away from a building, but when gutter systems are clogged or otherwise ineffective, ceiling water damage is likely to develop. This occurs when water buildup in the gutters has nowhere to go but the building itself, typically seeping into the roof and resting above the ceiling.
- Plumbing leaks. Plumbing systems have pipes all throughout a home or business building. When leaks occur in the upper parts of a building, standing water can sit above a ceiling and cause damage. Leaks can be anything from a small drip to a burst pipe.
If a home or business you’re renovating has a water damage issue, call us here at Ault Restoration for water damage repair services.