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Musty Smell on Dry Wall due to water in attic
Posted on 8/9/25 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 8/9/25 at 1:37 pm
Roof had a leak and we noticed small brown spots on the ceiling in a corner. Had roof inspection and looks like it was due to a nail pop but it’s hard to say for sure bc the roof will need replacing in the next 2-3 years either way. Nail pop has been repaired and I assuming that will stop the water getting in.
I am running moisture meter on my wall and ceiling in the area and it’s showing around 40% over about 5x5 area on wall and ceiling. I can also smell something musty which I suspect is mold on the back of dry wall I just can’t see it.
What are my options? What can I do or who should I call to get this taken care of?
ETA: I should also add. Our attic fan went out last year and it has not been replaced. We have been here 6 years and this is the first year we have had this problem
I am running moisture meter on my wall and ceiling in the area and it’s showing around 40% over about 5x5 area on wall and ceiling. I can also smell something musty which I suspect is mold on the back of dry wall I just can’t see it.
What are my options? What can I do or who should I call to get this taken care of?
ETA: I should also add. Our attic fan went out last year and it has not been replaced. We have been here 6 years and this is the first year we have had this problem
This post was edited on 8/9/25 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 8/9/25 at 1:44 pm to HarveyBanger
I would wonder why the moisture is still that high.
Posted on 8/10/25 at 10:37 am to HarveyBanger
wet insulation needs to be removed
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