Just got the keys! Found this after visiting...

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- rrittenhouse
  
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9 years ago

Tue, Apr 14, 2015 2:20 PM

I just got the keys to my first home last night. I've been through it 4-5 times total and I have never seen this, until last night.

It looks like mold to me but I haven't ever been in a mold situation. The ceiling is not soft or anything. To give you perspective, this is above the living room door where the ceiling and wall both meet. It is a ranch so there is no upstairs, New roof as of 2 years ago.

Do I automatically go to opening it up, asking why the inspector at least didn't spot it, etc?

Thanks!

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6 years ago

Sun, Sep 3, 2017 11:44 AM

Yep, no reason the Inspector shouldn't have noticed it and it would be covered by their insurance...put a claim in immediately if not sooner, so they can't try to paint you as creating the problem. Or:

- Miniscule roof leak that the roofer should cover under their warranty

- Roof not vented or not properly vented that the roofer should cover under their warranty

- Damp house (basement or slab getting saturated from poor lawn grading) pointing to where the ceiling doesn't have insulation or nearly enough insulation

- Poor HVAC performance or ceiling ductwork

- Bath exhaust fan not piped to outdoors (again, non-insulated area holding moisture)

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