UPDATE: That’s normal right?

"MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s" (mastermario)
12/10/2018 at 19:54 • Filed to: Home Improvement, Houselopnik, Oh Shit, Can of worms

UPDATE

For a homeowner first I think, underneath doesn’t look as bad as it seemed from the surface.

Looks like it’s just moisture from the brick that was causing the problems, and it doesn’t appear to extend any further than this 6’ section of wall. Now I just need to figure out what I need to do to fix this. I have a feeling I might be waiting for spring to install new drain tile along this wall outside.

ORIGINAL POST

I knew this closet was going to be a can of worms since we bought our house 4 years ago so I never finished it and focused on everything else that needed attention since we weren’t using this closet. Well now we need to use this closet and I’m starting to tear it apart. So far I have a perfectly functioning light.

And this...

Water literally squeezed out of the dry wall when I pryed the base boards off. This should be fun.

Oh a lighter note the 6.2 in my wife’s new to us Yukon sounds amazing when you step on it.

DISCUSSION (32)

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:07

Light is an easy fix new switch should do it. The gross black stuff, no clue I’d call in the pros.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:14

Professional property claims opinion?

not good.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:16

More information is needed. Where is the water coming from?

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
12/10/2018 at 20:19

This is the outside wall of and exposed basement. Next to it is the bathroom, so it’s either from outside or from the bathroom. I’ll find out once is start tearing the walls out.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > My X-type is too a real Jaguar
12/10/2018 at 20:20

I’ll wear a mask when I start tearing the walls out, I have a feeling I’m going to be replacing a lot of wood though :|

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:21

That looks both annoying and expensive.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:21

My new house requires the removal of half the kitchen cabinets, the ceiling, and an entire wall in order to fix two major leaks from an upstairs bathroom. I feel your pain.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:22

Little did you know, your closet is actually a secret portal to hell.

Or a level from Doom. Take your pick.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:25

oh boy... water out of the drywall

thats not good

i also had some of the black mouldy shit... but my house is a rental.. and the landlord wont do shit about it... so ive painted over it and called it problem solved (shit.... i aint spending money fixing this place up so you can double the rent when you kick me out mister... thats your job)

random001 > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:51

Kinja'd!!!

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:55

That’s not good, but it’s kind of good you found out now because it could have been even more not good.

Also, absolutely do not put any clothes/belongings in that room until after all leakage is stopped, all damaged material is replaced, and you’ve ran a dehumidifier for a week or two. Mold will literally leap from the drywall and ruin all of your clothes, documents, etc.

Also, that’s black mold. Wear a respirator with canisters, at minimum . Dust mask won’t do shit.

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 20:57

Wear a respirator . Not just a mask.. please

CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/10/2018 at 22:21

Yep. Solid advice

shop-teacher > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/10/2018 at 23:14

Ruh roh!

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > shop-teacher
12/11/2018 at 00:02

Yea, not looking forward to this.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/11/2018 at 00:03

Planning on getting one tomorrow as well as other supplies I’ll need. I just hope it’s not too e xtensive once I open the wall up

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/11/2018 at 00:06

It will be an event, just don’t get discouraged during your 13 trips to Home Depot and back.

shop-teacher > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/11/2018 at 02:29

No. 0/10, would not like to join you.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/20/2018 at 20:47

Don't be shy about getting a foundation guy out there. What you need may not be cheap, but not fixing it properly will be many time more expensive over time.

OPPOsaurus WRX > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/20/2018 at 20:50

you need to add something, like wood strips, to get the sheetrock off the wall so there is air space. use moisture/mold resistant sheetrock.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > OPPOsaurus WRX
12/20/2018 at 20:54

There were some 1/2-3/4” strips there already there that I tore out since they were rotten. I’m thinking it probably needs to be a little more than that though.

Urambo Tauro > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/20/2018 at 20:57

It takes more than just humidity to soak the drywall like that. “Moisture” is putting it lightly. That’s a leak. Maybe just a small leak, but a leak nonetheless .

If you have to wait for spring to stop the water intrusion, I’d highly recommend leaving that area exposed so that your new drywall doesn’t get ruined. Leaving it open will help keep the area somewhat dry (even more so if you have a dehumidifier) , or at least make the water easier to clean up periodically. What you don’t want is for the water to stagnate and promote more mold growth .

Speaking of which, there are all kinds of mold-killing products available out there to neutralize it with , but whatever you do, d on’t touch it without wearing a respirator . Clean the area as best you can and try not to track it through the house. A vacuum with a HEPA filter will help immensely, and use of an air purifier (the HEPA kind, not the ozone kind) is a good idea as well.

Tearout is a great time to incorporate some prep work for the new drywall. W hile you still have tools in your hands, might as well pull all nails/screws and square up your cuts to accept new material . For a small job like this, I would cut a nice even li ne 24.5 inches above the floor so that new 24" tall pieces of drywall can be installed. Of course, if you still see mold on the backside of the drywall you’re tearing out, you may want to cut along the 48.5" mark and install full sheets .

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/20/2018 at 20:57

The rest of this wall was torn apart when we first bought this house and there were no signs of moisture, just this one corner seems to have an issue. But yea, planning on getting an opinion from a family friend who’s a contractor and mason by trade.

The Ghost of Oppo > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/20/2018 at 21:00

How did you get in my basement? I got the exact same problem

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Urambo Tauro
12/20/2018 at 21:25

Yea, I went and got a respirator for this. I’m tearing everything out anyways and completely redoing this closet and the bathroom next to it.

Cash Rewards > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/20/2018 at 21:30

What zoidberg said. We had an issue where we had damp drywall. Turned out all of our foundation was fucked. So much water had seeped in the studs we’re rotted and electric boxes rusted. Mold, fucking everywhere. Thanks , previous owners. Foundation needed to be re- waterproofed.

Cash Rewards > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/20/2018 at 21:32

We had this issue when our daughter was several months old. Had to rip out all drywall, studs, electrical in the lower level. Wife and daughter moved out for several months. Absolutely clusterfuck.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Cash Rewards
12/20/2018 at 23:49

That sounds like one expensive endeavor

LimitedTimeOnly @ opposite-lock.com > Cash Rewards
12/21/2018 at 08:13

Needing foundation waterproofing was my first thought when seeing his updated photos with the drywall out. Plus possibly a french drain, but definitely waterproofing.

OPPOsaurus WRX > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/21/2018 at 08:27

yea, 2X3 should work think you could add a layer of plastic sheeting as a vapor barrier

Monkey B > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s
12/21/2018 at 08:42

you have access now, so clean that block extremely well, point a heater at it to dry it out, if it does dry go ahead and dry lock it (special paint for sealing porous block). After that cures run a hose outside in that area and look for leaks. If you are lucky it was porous block. If not in may expose a crack but you’ll know where it is. If the dry lock works then follow suit on the outside with whatever suitable product for sealing foundations. Line-X (truck bed liner) also has mobile operations that do foundation sealing. That’s the way to go if feasible .

Cash Rewards > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
12/21/2018 at 08:43

Yup, sure was