Slab & ceiling

Ceiling slab leak sealed by PU injection

Reported problem

A spreading water stain on the ceiling of the unit below, growing after the bathroom above was used.

Inspection findings

Water was tracking through cracks in the slab from the wet area above, not from a pipe.

Testing conducted

Visual inspection of both units, moisture readings on the ceiling, and ponding of the floor above to confirm the path.

Repair scope

Injection ports set along the leak path, polyurethane injected to seal the cracks, ports removed, ceiling patched and made good.

Outcome

Ceiling stayed dry through the monitoring period. Repainting followed once the patch had cured.

Before repair

Water stain on the ceiling, injection ports set

Work in progress

Cracks opened along the leak path

After repair

Ceiling patched after injection

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