We are 3 months into our new home and we have this brown patch appear on the outside wall of our shower. It deals like putty and is soft.
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Browse Forums General Discussion  08 Jul 2017 22 Junior Member Re: **help** is this damp or water damage 2Nov 13, 2018 6:56 am You can buy a moisture meter from Bunnings for $45 or a cheap one on ebay for $15 and you press it against the wall and it will tell you if theres a damp or water problem , the fact that its soft is a bad sign , if it was me l would call a plumber to check water leaks from shower causing it https://www.bunnings.com.au/crommelin-m ... r_p0911078 Re: **help** is this damp or water damage 3Nov 13, 2018 10:30 am Caligio81 Did you take photos during the construction stages..more specifically the waterproofing prior to the tiling stage? More info required Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs https://plus.google.com/u/3/communities ... 1476023758 Re: **help** is this damp or water damage 4Nov 13, 2018 10:44 am Definitely arrange for a plumber to come out and have a look, a damp wall usually means there is a leak. It should be insured under the builder and they should rectify it for you, unfortunately it will set your build back. 3 731  The builders warranty may actually be 10 years. You may be best to call consumer affairs and talk through your situation. https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensi ...… 1 598 The external finished levels must not slope toiwards the house. You must… 1 257  |
