Is this water leak?

Discussion in 'Repairs & Maintenance' started by ATANG, 10th Dec, 2018.

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  1. ATANG

    ATANG Well-Known Member

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    Just realised there’s little brown mark on a corner of my bedroom ceiling, but it doesn’t look quite like the standard water leak. Any experienced ones could comment what it is?

    Could it be a moisture thing or tiny leak perhaps? It’s building roof above. Not sure if it’s always been like that or just had it recently, as it’s really fade, unless you purposely try to look for it. It looks quite obvious on photo when I tried to brighten it up with flash.
     

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  2. Marg4000

    Marg4000 Well-Known Member

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    Looks like a water stain to me. Check out the roof above, but be aware water can enter the roof space and run along the roof timbers before dripping on to the ceiling.

    If close to the eaves, check the gutters aren’t full of leaves
    Marg
     
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    It is right at the eaves, it's apartment building so i cant climb up. Is it worth to ask body corporate to send someone up and check?
     
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    How long has the stain been there?

    Is it worse after rain?

    The roof is a body corporate responsibility, but you may be best to investigate as far as you can before getting them involved.
    Marg
     
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    Propin Well-Known Member

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    Seen an rats around? I’m guessing this is rat pee that suddenly appeared on my ceiling
     

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