The weight of water and loss of structural integrity of the gypsum core causes drywall panels to tear away from the fasteners. It usually happens at the worst possible moment. It doesn't take much to ...

What started as a tiny spot on your ceiling has now spread into a large, amorphous water stain that’s hard not to notice. Though a common issue for many homeowners, a water stain on a ceiling should ...

Water damage can occur for any number of reasons. There could be a leak in your roof, a plumbing problem, a major weather event or even just a spill from a messy kiddo. No matter how it happens, ...

Your new roof and its better ventilation might lower the humidity in your house enough to fix the problem, but it’s more likely that you will also need to insulate the ducts in your basement ceiling.

Repairing a water damaged ceiling is intimidating, and even more so when working with a popcorn ceiling. Still, it's totally doable as long as you follow the proper procedure. To find out the correct ...

Q. How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an issue, can ...

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Lancaster city is undergoing ceiling renovations after doing so about 20 years ago. The need for repairs was caused by condensation that dampened the ceiling after a ...

A water stain on a ceiling should never be ignored—even if the water damage has dried out. It could indicate a larger problem, such as faulty plumbing or a failing roof. Worse, water stains can ...