HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CONDOMINIUM BUILDING IS LEAKING – Calgary

There are a few obvious signs of leaky condo syndrome, a building with a stucco finish will have a deep dark staining that never seems to go away, this is a sign that the water is leaking directly behind the stained stucco and in most cases will get trapped, most noticeable around and below windows . The water at this point general penetrates inside the outer wall being generally, plywood, OSB, or exterior grade drywall. The later tell tale sign that your building envelope has failed is that you will see dark stains on the interior walls, around window trim, along baseboards even on the ceilings. You may or may not also see water damage around these locations. If the dark staining occurs it is likely to be mold! There are many species of mold and building materials are an excellent habitat for mold to foster growth.