Central Heating Pipework burst and Water Damage - Northampton NN5 - August 2024
Tenant called to advise of a large water leak from the ceiling and loss of boiler pressure. We attended site to locate the source of leak, removed carpets, opened up floorboards, cut open wall plasterboard. The leak was a burst Push Fit Tee Joint. The Tee fitting was replaced and system refilled and balanced and left for 24 hours on test, walls and floors reinstated. Waited 4 weeks for the damp patches to dry, mould spores appeared on the dampness. Removed the mould and Decorated with Zinsser stain stop.
Central heating system being refilled and balanced
Mould spores appearing on the damp patches
Water leak damp
Water leak damp
Water leak damp
Water leak damp
Water leak damp
Water leak damp
Water leak damp
Water leak damp
Carpets lifted, floorboards cut open to find leaking pipe
Floorboards cut open to find leaking pipe
Wall eaves plasterboard cut open to find leaking pipe
View into eaves
Wetness area located
Radiator removed to access burst pipe location
Zinsser stain stop paint applied in 3 coats once dampness dried up
Radiator removed
Burst pipe area
Burst pipe area
Wet joists visible
View into eaves following pipe route
Damaged push fit fitting identified
Wet ceiling plasterboard
HG mould spray used to remove mould spores
Zinsser BIN used to cover the dried up damp patches
After the 3rd coat of Zinsser the damp patches are no longer visible
Damp patches covered up
Damp patches covered up, all it needs now is a few coats of white emulsion to blend in