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Hidden Mold Behind Drywall: What a Plumbing Leak Can Teach Us About Water Damage
Water damage in a home often starts small. A dripping pipe, a slow leak behind a wall, a faint musty smell that you cannot quite place. But what begins as a minor nuisance can turn into a serious structural and health problem if the moisture is left to sit inside the wall cavity. I have seen this pattern play out many times over my years in the restoration industry, and one case from a rental home near St. Louis sticks with me because it shows how quickly mold can spread whe