Moisture Damage Above Shower — What Are the Repair Steps? Do I Need a Pro?
Hi everyone! We bought our house a couple of months ago, and I just noticed this damage on the ceiling and upper wall above our shower. I’ve attached photos — you can see bubbling/peeling in the paint or drywall, and some spots that look like the beginnings of mold or mildew near the base. A few details: • Our bathroom is very small, and it gets extremely foggy and humid after showers. • There’s a vent fan, but I’m not sure if it vents to the attic or outside (I’ll check tomorrow). • I don’t leave the fan on very long, mostly because the noise drives me nuts — I realize now that might be part of the issue. • The wall isn’t actively wet to the touch, but the room definitely stays humid for a while. I’m guessing this is moisture-related, and I want to fix it before it gets worse. A few questions I’m hoping someone can help with: 1. What are the actual steps to repair this damage (once it’s dry)? I’m decently handy but haven’t tackled anything like this before. 2. Is this something I can fix myself, or should I hire someone to be safe (e.g. if there’s a deeper issue)? 3. If the vent doesn’t go outside — should I replace it or fix the ducting? Or is longer fan time usually enough? Any advice is appreciated — especially if you’ve dealt with this before! Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/gorrilla_grip [link] [comments]
| | Hi everyone! We bought our house a couple of months ago, and I just noticed this damage on the ceiling and upper wall above our shower. I’ve attached photos — you can see bubbling/peeling in the paint or drywall, and some spots that look like the beginnings of mold or mildew near the base. A few details: • Our bathroom is very small, and it gets extremely foggy and humid after showers. • There’s a vent fan, but I’m not sure if it vents to the attic or outside (I’ll check tomorrow). • I don’t leave the fan on very long, mostly because the noise drives me nuts — I realize now that might be part of the issue. • The wall isn’t actively wet to the touch, but the room definitely stays humid for a while. I’m guessing this is moisture-related, and I want to fix it before it gets worse. A few questions I’m hoping someone can help with: 1. What are the actual steps to repair this damage (once it’s dry)? I’m decently handy but haven’t tackled anything like this before. 2. Is this something I can fix myself, or should I hire someone to be safe (e.g. if there’s a deeper issue)? 3. If the vent doesn’t go outside — should I replace it or fix the ducting? Or is longer fan time usually enough? Any advice is appreciated — especially if you’ve dealt with this before! Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] |
