Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Bathroom Mildew Odor

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jc123
10-03-04, 08:29 PM
Recently, we are experiencing a mildew odor (like wet wood) in our 1/2 bath. We can't find any leaks from the plumbing (sinks,toilet,etc.).

Any ideas what may be causing it? Things to check? How to get rid of it?

Much Thanks

majakdragon
10-04-04, 11:10 AM
You didn't say how you checked for leaks so I will just advise on what I have seen in the past.The toilet could be leaking around the wax seal and staying contained under the toilet (for now).Can you go underneath where the 1/2 bath is for a better inspection? Could also be a pinhole leak from a pipe in the wall squirting on the wood. Check those things and if that isn't it, repost on this same thread. Good luck.
jc123
10-04-04, 07:28 PM
Thanks for the tips. We checked and it does not appear to be the wax seal. However, a few weeks back we had heavy rains and wind which caused some water to come in through a few slight cracks in the tar patch around the flue. I sealed those cracks, but if it was this that caused the inside wall/wood to get wet, is there anything that can be done?