I am looking at buying a home in Colorado Springs and from reading the posts on this site I think I have a water transfer “ghosting” problem with the metal studs (photo attached). Can someone tell me if that is what is happening here or if you have seen this before? The home was built in 1994 and has gas hot water heat system. I have another opinion from an electrician friend that thinks there is a ground loop problem? Home is a foreclosure and a great price…unless I have to remove all the walls and ceilings! Is there a way to fix ghosting or whatever this is?
Thanks
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Pretty much we'll think it's merely stuff (soot, dust, grease) in the air collecting/condensing on the slightly cooler framing members. No big deal; clean it and paint over it.
Forrest