Once the drywall breaks the ceiling fixture will fall unless it s secured to a ceiling joist.
Roof damaged due to ceiling fan.
Because ice dams occur along the edges of the roof the ceiling damage or leaking is often near the edge of the room or may even appear on an exterior wall since the water may be dripping directly down into the walls.
Depending on the leak this may involve simply touching up with a bit of spackle and paint or it might mean replacing and repainting the entire ceiling.
Heavy damage noted to ceiling paneling likely secondary to poor roof venting or roof leakage.
Another sign of a water damaged ceiling is swelling or bubbling.
In the attic you may find damp and soggy insulation.
Stains sagging drywall and peeling paint typically mean water is sitting atop your drywall due to roof damage or a water to leak from an upstairs bathroom.
Damages during the roof replacement are definitely on the roofing contractor.
Poor bathroom exhaust fan.
In many situations the first signs of a leaking pipe or roof occur when the water makes it into your home through the ceiling.
They covered the costs of cleaning up and repairing the ceiling.
Not to mention that the fixture could hit someone on the way down and injure them.
Affected ceiling paint will darken and ceiling plaster may bubble and expand.
If you see water pooling in a light fixture do not attempt to let.
This often exposes ceiling joists which makes hanging patches easier.
When indoor water damage strikes drywall is often among the most conspicuous casualties.
If it does and you haven t turned off the power you ll have a mess of live wires on your floor which is a nasty surprise if you re working in the kitchen or watching tv.
When the ceiling looks like it is bulging out it means there is an accumulation of moisture into the wood and drywall.
Obvious roof leakage into the closet.
Roof leaking from heavy rains toilet overflowing from upstairs bathroom pipes leaking and condensation line leaking are a few causes.
Gain access to the attic and look for areas of insulation that show.
When installing exhaust fans make sure the duct to the attic space is properly insulated to avoid the moisture.
Keep in mind that it s often easier to simply remove damaged drywall back to dry material.
Missing panel to shower door.
The leaking water also will damage paint and plaster on nearby walls.
If there is no attic or the size of the leak is really big it will damage the interior ceiling.
Day or night emergency response.
Condensation based damage noted around windows.
The initial dangers of a roof leak are damage to the attic area and items stored there.
