Found a leak from our bath tub faucet leaking behind the wall. Based on the amount of ruind drywall and carpet, we assume it has been going on since we built the house 4 years ago. My question is should we also replace the 2x4 that runs along the bottom of the wall as well or is that okay since it was treated wood to begin with?
Christin K
We can't tell you what the extent of the damage is, but a contractor can. You will most likely need to have the entire thing ripped out and examined carefully--treated wood doesn't mean it can't be damaged.
STEVEN F
The extent of long term water damage CAN'T be estimated without SEEING the structure. Even a professional ON SITE may not be able to determine the full extent until they actually start tearing apart the visible damage.
Chris: The actual plumbing will be the SMALLEST issue if it has been leaking for years.
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Rip away any drywall with mold, get a plumber to fix the leak issue (that will be your biggest issue).
2x4s should be bleached if mold is present, but don't start cutting away at the house.
Let them air dry before covering them.
Polybutylene pipes "I believe" caused a ton of issues a LONG time ago at the connection points, there was a HUGE lawsuit and in many states, you can have them replaced, but I'm a bit ignorant of the matter.
Hopefully it's a simple fix and then just replacing the wall and flooring.
NOT CHEAP, but DYI will save you.
Square footage is "Length x Width" for carpet.
You want tack strips for carpet.
Thank God I RENT, hahaha.
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If it's been soaking for 4 years I'd replace it. Just incase of mold ect. I'd remove anything that was wet from the leak.
Pearl L
i would just hire someone that does that