The best ways to find a water leak in a wall

What causes water leaks in a wall? Plumbing pipes are usually hidden in walls because if the pipes were exposed, they would be prone to damage and ugly to look at. However, hiding the pipes in the walls and under the floors means that the water will quietly seep out if the pipe bursts for any reason or has a minor breakdown. There are a number of factors that can lead to water leaks in a wall: Weak pipes that can't withstand the weight of concrete and crumble over time. Pipes and sewers in residential buildings that freeze and burst due to extreme temperatures External forces acting on piping that cause holes to appear In older homes, hard water corrodes metal pipes enough to cause a leak. Wet spots on the wall One of the signs that water is leaking somewhere in the plumbing system is when you notice wet spots on the wall of a building that is not under construction. Since stone and concrete can only absorb a small amount of water, it doesn't take long after a l...