Understanding Water Damage Caused by Condensation
When investigating the cause of water damage inside a home, one must always consider condensation. This past winter, we were asked to determine the cause of water damage that was revealed when a ventless gas fireplace was removed from a house. The damage appeared as a water stain on the inside of wooden sheathing on an exterior wall. The wall was inside the gas fireplace enclosure. Gas fireplace enclosure. Detail view of water stains on exterior wall inside fireplace e
