Checked out an 80ish year old house this weekend. There are multiple areas of the interior wall panelling buckling and paint bubbling. They have a new roof installed and a new HVAC system. I don't think this was caused by roof leak, as most areas are located closer to floor, and there is no typical water leak discoloration.
In the one picture it's around the window area, but there are lots of spots where this is occurring not near windows so I don't think it's a window leak.
I did check behind the walls, and everywhere I checked there is no insulation in the walls. It is a very old home, so that doesn't surprise me. Attic insulation is also in poor shape and not up to current code Forgot to check under the house to see if any insulation present.
I'm wondering if condensation is the cause. Hot outside tempature, owner running HVAC around 70 to 72 degrees, condensation forming in walls and causing the issue.
Has anyone seen this before? Any thoughts on fixing this problem?
In the one picture it's around the window area, but there are lots of spots where this is occurring not near windows so I don't think it's a window leak.
I did check behind the walls, and everywhere I checked there is no insulation in the walls. It is a very old home, so that doesn't surprise me. Attic insulation is also in poor shape and not up to current code Forgot to check under the house to see if any insulation present.
I'm wondering if condensation is the cause. Hot outside tempature, owner running HVAC around 70 to 72 degrees, condensation forming in walls and causing the issue.
Has anyone seen this before? Any thoughts on fixing this problem?