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Had a water-tank leak from the attic 6 months ago, but the walls are still damp?
Anonymous user 01/03/2024 - 2.58 PM
The water-tank in the attic leaked in March (6 months ago), and went all over the floor of the bathroom and also out of the bathroom, in the hallway. Yesterday I noticed that the walls around the leak were darker at the bottom, and the damp meter confirmed they are very damp. How long does it take for the water to evaporate from the walls? I thought it would be gone by now! I am 100% sure there are no other leaks, and the affected walls are internal solid walls. Thank you for anyone who can shed some light on this.
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4 Answers
Damp Investigations
Rating: 5 out of 5
It could take two years to dry
Answered22 September 2022
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City Mazes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Hi
If you want to speed up the drying process use a dehumidifier
Open up as much as you can ! Skirting boards or flooring so it can air out
Answered28 September 2022
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Hillman Plastering
Rating: 5 out of 5
Put a di humidifier in the room where the moisture is
Answered2 October 2022
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Durham Damp Proofing Ltd
Rating: 5 out of 5
Try a dehumidifier but be sure to cover any outlets like plugholes in the sink and bath, clingfilm over the toilet as the dehumidifier will pull water from these places easier rather than the walls, move the dehumidifier from room to room and see if this helps
Answered4 October 2022
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