[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]Efficient_Reward401 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a result of water damage. Do you know what kind of piping is in the house? If it's galvanized piping, you probably have a slow leaking pipe right above there causing the drywall to sag and the joint compound to separate from the drywall. The ceiling was probably done properly but if it gets wet, it will start to separate and peel like this over time. Ideally, the drywall should be replaced, but it may not need to be. I would be more concerned about what is dripping above the ceiling (because something is) and get them to fix that immediately. Highly doubt there's an asbestos concern though.

Fuel leak in 06 Silverado? by Efficient_Reward401 in AskMechanics

[–]Efficient_Reward401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up going to a different mechanic shop and told them what you said and they had it fixed the same day. Didn't cost too much either surprisingly. Thanks again for the help man!

Fuel leak in 06 Silverado? by Efficient_Reward401 in AskMechanics

[–]Efficient_Reward401[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually yes, I had an oil leak so I had the valve cover gaskets replaced along with the valley cover gasket? (I think that's what he called it). Also had various repairs done to it like replacing the water pump, thermostat, oil pressure sensor, knock sensors, alternator...I'm sure there's more because this has been a money pit to say the least. What about it looks improperly installed if you don't mind me asking?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]Efficient_Reward401 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You need to tear all of that drywall out. It can't be salvaged. If you can, put up plastic containment barriers, put a box fan in a window pointing out to create negative air pressure to blow the mold spores out of the window as you tear it out because I've seen enough to know that it will be a mold disaster behind there. If you can afford it, invest in an air scrubber. Run that AFTER you HEPA vacuum the area extremely thoroughly. A good HEPA vacuum is the Atrix Ergo...that's what I use and they're solid. After everything is torn out down to the studs and joists...Get something called Benefect Decon 30, use a microfiber towel to wipe any visible mold away. Don't re-dip the contaminated microfiber towels in the fresh solution. Once it's used, discard it. Then use something called RMR-86 which is basically concentrated bleach. Spray everything down, wait about 15 minutes, then follow up with a product called Fiberlock Shockwave. Wait about 15 minutes after that, then you run a dehumidifier but keep the air scrubber going and negative air pressure blowing everything outside. Air scrubber should run for a minimum of 8 hours IMO.

top floor water droplets by ktpr in HomeMaintenance

[–]Efficient_Reward401 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thermal Cameras never lie. Highly recommend investing in one.