Leaking apartment fu$%!

[Irving]

I figured. Hopefully they'll realize that someone above has a leak and the water needs to be shut off. I have a feeling you're about to find out what your HOA's deductible is.

[hurley842002]

Well, the water stopped, and they had a plumber upstairs that apparently pulled a ton of baby wipes from the pipes in one of the units above us, so we shall see if it stays at bay. Said they'll return on Monday to see if any drywall needs to be replaced.

[Irving]

Good deal! Building materials generally dry up on their own as long as the source of the water stops and there is enough air flow.

[hurley842002]

Good deal! Building materials generally dry up on their own as long as the source of the water stops and there is enough air flow.

Good to know, thanks for the info. Kind of why I came to rant on here, I know you guys have a lot of experience with this stuff.

[WETWRKS]

Watch out for mold. Especially black mold but other colors can be hazardous to your health as well.

[brutal]

With all the wind/rain we had last night, I should probably go check my garage. Once prior, I assume rain was forced up under the 2nd story bottom siding edge where it meets the garage roof and penetrated behind the flashing enough to cause the interior drywall to wet. I cut the mud/tape away on the corner to let it dry completely and haven't seen any evidence of further issues now for years.

[Wulf202]

Watch out for mold. Especially black mold but other colors can be hazardous to your health as well.

Totally over blown. There's 2000+ species of mold. Yellow and red are far more dangerous. The one type of black mold you're referring to has a specific set of circumstances that it needs to form over an extended period of time. Which basically is a gentle and constant leak for weeks or months.

If you can poke the bubbles with a screw driver. Leave your ac fab to on and leave the doors open to the effected area. Air flow is important and you want this dry in 72hrs or less.

I'll pm you my cell in case you need to talk to me directly.

[hurley842002]

If you can poke the bubbles with a screw driver. Leave your ac fab to on and leave the doors open to the effected area. Air flow is important and you want this dry in 72hrs or less.

The leak in the bathroom ceiling you can definitely poke with a screw driver, it's was a single spot about the size of a ritz cracker when I left this morning. Air flow will definitely be a problem in the bathroom, as there are no exterior windows in there. Maintenance is coming back on Monday to mitigate damage, and see if drywall needs replaced.

[WETWRKS]

Totally over blown. There's 2000+ species of mold. Yellow and red are far more dangerous. The one type of black mold you're referring to has a specific set of circumstances that it needs to form over an extended period of time. Which basically is a gentle and constant leak for weeks or months.

No constant leak at my place. Simply water from rain and snow. Yet had 2 of the 3 worst types growing. Became quite sick from exposure. Not overblown.

[SideShow Bob]

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. I know they had roto rooter out last week to deal with some issues in the unit above us.

Probably rootered to aggressively and cracked the plastic drain pipes below them, but above you.