How to Fix a Shower Leak Behind the Wall My suspicion is the leak was coming from either the shower water supply or drain plumbing. The problem is that I had no access to the shower plumbing because it was concealed behind the drywall – many times there will be a plumbing access panel,...
If you’ve discovered a water leak but cannot find the source, the impact on client relationships can be extreme. In the instance of a new or remodeled building, where a client is ready and excited to turn the key, a water leak can cast a long shadow on the perceived value of the pr...
If you notice the water level in your pool dropping faster than usual, you may wonder if there's a leak. If you notice wet areas around the pool or near the equipment pad, it's definitely time to start troubleshooting. It’s not too difficult to find most pool leaks with a little ...
The tub itself: Although it's unlikely, your fiberglass or acrylic tub could have a hairline crack that you haven't noticed yet. It's more likely that the grout or caulk sealing the tub to the wall has failed, allowing water to get behind the tub and drip onto the floor. ...
As we’ve noted, plumbing leaks behind walls aren’t always obvious right away, so don’t be surprised to find mold while you’re cleaning up. As long as affected areas aren’t larger than 3 square feet, you can take on DIY mold removal. However, it’s safer to let restoration pro...
Common types of leaks, their hidden costs, and how to find them.It’s not a question of if your sites will experience leaks — it’s a question of where they’ll be, how to find them, and to be sure they are caught ASAP. Leaks can be large or small, obvious or hidden — but...
How to Find a Roof Leak Notice a water stain on the wall or ceiling? This is a clear sign of a leaking roof and you should investigate as soon as possible. Firstly, find out where the leak is located. The easiest way to do this is to make a mental note of where the leak is ins...
leak is fixed and the wall has had an opportunity to dry out, you can replace the piece of wall that you removed. You’ll probably need to add a couple of wood blocks so you have something to nail or screw the wallboard to. For more about attachment methods, seeHow To Hang Drywall....
In this study, pine branches with different mistletoe infestation levels were investigated by sap flow gauges and analysed with a modelling approach to identify the mistletoe-induced stomatal regulation of pine and its consequences for the water and carbon balances of the tree. It was found that ...
Another good way of maintaining pool water levels is to add a windbreak to the area surrounding the pool. This could be done by sandwiching the pool between the house and the boundary wall. Trees, shrubs or other plants that help break up the wind and prevent it from blowing over the po...