Originally Posted By: ecrofutt This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Can you tell me what is causing this cracked paint on sheetrock.
Older house on a crawl space, wood double hung window above with full storm window on it. Facing West. Wood lap siding. No visible penetrations on the exterior or interior of the window. Individual window stiles showed water staining from condensation on the panes.
Originally Posted By: dgreen1 This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Erby,
Could it be either moisture coming in around the window frame or it could be past moisture damage from leaving the winow up. It appears that there may some staining on wall right under the window frame. The second is my best guess.
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Originally Posted By: rhinck This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Erby,
Here is another possible scenario. I have found this around and below a window that had the curtain pulled shut almost on a permanent basis. My guess is that there is excess moisture buildup behind the curtain due to the condensation on the cold window that never gets "wiped" with air movement. That's my guess-hope it helps!
Originally Posted By: Greg Owens This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I think Rick is on the right track it looks like those are heavy thermal curtains going all the way to the floor probably there is an air register behind that curtain when it is closed also.
Originally Posted By: dvalley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Erby,
This is a training session, huh? You know the answer but need to teach us new Inspectors what to look for.
My guess....No Insulation in the wall cavity. Causing moisture build-up on the exterior of the drywall. This is due to humid home heating and cold air meeting on the exterior of the drywall. Paint will not adhere to moist surfaces. Or like John O. had stated...the moisture barrier is facing the exterior of the house. The moisture barrier should always face the warm side of a house.