5 WARNING SIGNS THAT YOUR HOUSE IS LEAKING BUT YOU DON'T REALIZE

1. Why is it necessary to detect seepage early?

Water seepage not only causes loss of aesthetics but also corrodes structures, damages interiors, affects health and is costly to repair.

It is worth mentioning that many people do not know that their house is leaking, or when they see a slight leak, they ignore it, waiting until the water leaks to the lower floor or the walls peel off before dealing with it.

2. 5 Signs Your House Is Leaking Water

1. Walls have yellow stains, discoloration, especially at the base of the wall or around the toilet

The most typical sign of a long-term water leak is a spread, often spreading in a circular or flowing pattern.

Common locations:

- Toilet corner, wall base adjacent to outside wall.

- Balcony area wall.

- Ceiling under the toilet upstairs.

2. Wall paint is blistering, peeling, soft to the touch or powdery

Paint is damaged by moisture seeping from the inside of the wall to the outside. If you see rough walls, with paint flakes falling off when tapped, this is a sign of seepage from deep inside.

3. Mold and damp odor appear around wooden walls/cabinets

When humidity exceeds 70% for a long time, black mold and white mold will grow. It is not only harmful to health but also damages wooden cabinets, plaster ceilings, and electronic equipment.

4. The floor tiles are blistered and sound hollow when tapped.

If the floor seeps from below, it will cause the tile adhesive to peel off. This often happens on terraces, toilet floors or roof floors.

5. Hairline cracks, water flows out through the cracks when it rains heavily

Small cracks in the wall, if combined with strong wind and rain, will be a place for water to seep in, causing smoldering seepage and breaking the mortar layer in the wall, damaging the structure in the long run.

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3. What to Do When You See Signs of Leakage?

Step 1: Don't cover it with paint or wallpaper – it only covers the eyes, it doesn't treat the roots.

Step 2: Contact the waterproofing team to survey the leak source, check with specialized equipment if necessary.

Step 3: Depending on the location, choose the most suitable and optimal waterproofing solution and materials.

4. Prevention is Better than Cure, Waterproofing Right From the Construction Stage

If you are preparing to build a house, do waterproofing right from the foundation and finishing stages.

The initial cost of waterproofing is only ~1–2% of the total value of the house, but can save 10 to 20 times the cost of repairs later.

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With many years of experience of the construction team, Hung Thinh waterproofing undertakes construction in all three regions including Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. We have a team of technicians who specialize in checking and carefully consulting customers, ensuring thorough, clean and professional construction, committed to a long-term warranty.

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