2011-07-31T14:43:16Z

Detailed panoramic assessment of the ceiling-space above the bathroom in "normal" light, starting from the direction that faces the entrance of the bathroom and panning counter-clockwise.

Note the buildup of fine sediment adjacent to the central stud (0:24, lower center of frame). This buildup is consistent with water flowing towards the central stud (owing to the pitch of the ceiling) and being deposited there. The water that isn't absorbed through the sheetrock makes its way to the thin space between the bottom of the central stud and the top of the sheetrock (0:33, lower center of frame) towards the [unsealed] light fixture, through which the water exits the ceiling-space and drips into the bathroom proper.

Note, however, the mess of wires, cables, and sheaths at the top of the ceiling-space (0:35, center of frame). As it is not possible to inspect this area in better detail, it should be considered possible that this too is where water has been entering the ceiling-space and exiting through the light fixture.

Considering that the sheetrock from the central stud on backwards (towards the camera) was installed in 2007 (see "2007-09-18 10:39:41"), it should be noted that the debris seen is at most four years old. I can think of no explanation for this phenomenon, nor am I able to interpret its significance (if any) at this time.

The discoloration running across the paneling on the wall adjacent to the living room (0:56, spanning the width of the frame) suggests that water leaks observed in the living room (see "2011-01-14 19:46:03" and "2011-02-05 13:40", ) share a common source. There is no way to tell if the gap of slats and the debris pile beneath it is in any way significant (0:59, top and center of the frame respectively). That said, it is important to note that electrical cabling appears to run through/along the water-damaged panelling as it raises the possibility of an electrical fire started by a water leak.

I am not sure what to make of the discoloration of the outer wall (1:06 through 1:16) - it is likely that it is merely rusting iron but it is possible that it contains asbestos (the fire retardant of choice at the time the building was constructed). I am not sure if the series of cracked slats (1:42, top-center of frame) indicate buckling under pressure of an object behind the slats, but I find it odd that the slats appear to end along the same line.

A zoomed-in panorama begins at 2:27 following the general look-around. Once again, the camera is aimed in towards the entrance of the bathroom and rotated in a counter-clockwise direction.

The discoloration of the sheathing (2:42, center of frame) suggests that water has indeed come into contact with the electrical lines. This would confirm my long-running suspicion that the bathroom light switch and electrical outlets are suspect. The moisture in the paneling on the wall adjacent to the living room, the debris pile under the "slat hole", and the buildup of reside on the electrical sheaths, and the water leak escape route towards the light fixture can be seen in great detail at 3:30 (center and along top), 3:33 and 3:51 (center), 3:40 (lower-left corner), and 3:47 (dead center) respectively.

As the camera exits the ceiling-space and returns into the bathroom proper, we are confronted with visible damage. Armed with this footage, every concealed leak and indicator of water damage becomes as obvious as if the ceiling were made of transparent acrylic.

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