Browse Forums General Discussion Re: **help** is this damp or water damage 2Nov 13, 2018 7:56 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 11:30 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 11:44 am Definitely arrange for a plumber to come out and have a look, a damp wall usually means there is a leak. Hi, Been in our new house for 1 year now and have noticed water damage on architrave where the kitchen sink is. The wood is MDF and I think the water has soaked through… 0 436 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 ...… 1 675 If your house is a standard hip construction with eaves then because of the rafter pitch the fascia and gutter are geometrically lower than your internal ceilings, so it… 5 1159 ![]() |