During the rainy season, rainwater may get collected in the home foundation and may not flush away completely due to clogged gutters. Uncontrolled rainwater may cause major problems that can ruin the integrity of your property which cause bathroom ceiling leaks.
Rainwater getting through the roofing can travel downwards and sideways for significant distances before it drops to the bathroom ceiling below. Leak can lead to weakened structure, mould, and other potential problem.
Collection of rainwater on the roof is a natural process that may damage the roof valet, gutter, and foundation of home. Especially, when you’re located at the top floor and water is retention is present which cause bathroom ceiling leaks.
Rainwater damage may cause serious structural to building and other structures. Most rainwater damage is caused due to leaking roof, leaking deck, window, and door seal due to sudden change in the climate in Singapore. Maintaining them may reduce the chance of rainwater damage to building.
A leak from a bathroom ceiling when rain should be investigated and repaired. Water dripping into your bathroom may be due to the bathroom vent, which typically lead through the roof. A leaking bathroom vent is usually traceable to a problem with the vent cap or the vent flashing on the roof. If the vent cap is broken or loose, rain can infiltrate through the vent cap. Damaged flashing will also allow rainwater under the roof covering to flow down to the bathroom ceiling.
When you see water droplet, stain, mould, growing on your bathroom ceiling, trace the leak to find out more. You can begin with the vent, look for stain or rust on the metal parts of the vent, especially on the connection to the vent pipe. Water leaking around the vent pipe will leave visible stain on the ceiling. If you can examine the vent where it is leaking, you may be able to see the water comes into the bathroom ceiling, the vent cap on the roof is damaged. Rainwater stain on the wallboard or inside the vent assembly indicate a leak through the roof. Rainwater entering the vent could be from a damaged vent flashing. However, the vent in the bathroom ceiling is the easiest accessible entry point for rainwater to enter the bathroom ceiling causing bathroom ceiling leaks.
Next, to check is the attic space, examine the areas around the vent for water stain or dampness. You may follow the damp trail of the leak from the vent backward to find the leaking point. If the leak point originates is broken or damage, the water will flow to the outside of the vent pipe. Once determined the location where the rainwater is entering, for example, bathroom ceiling leaks that is caused by top of ceiling attic issue, it is time to seek specialist for repair. Knowing the source of the leak is important to decide how to remedy the problem. Eliminating the leak prevent future damage and repair and keep your family in safe and good health.
Cleaning the roof valleys and gutters before the rainy season may be one of the simplest steps to take to prevent a possible rainwater leak through the roof. The debris on the roof can create obstacles for rainwater and prevent it from quickly draining off the roof. The slow draining of the rainwater from roof surface can contribute to leaks. Sometimes rainwater damage may occur unnoticed. The unnoticed/ not visible rainwater damage may potentially contribute to mould growth in the building.
Bathroom ceiling leaks caused by rainwater is more complex to identify the area to repair, you will need a waterproofing specialist, SWC Construction, to assist you to find out the leak source. We offer waterproofing service and provide free consultation to solve your leakage problem. We are approved and registered by Building & Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore as a waterproofing contractor. We are also bizSAFE3 certified company.