One of the worst things to come home to is a leaking roof. Most likely this is going to happen on a day that is already not full of sunshine! A rainstorm brings much needed rain to the earth and is nature’s way of cleaning the land and roads. The problem is that your home is susceptible to leaks when it rains and storms. A leak can mean much more than damage to your exterior roof. The water that is leaking through the roof is surely causing water damage to the home and anything it touches on its way in. The leak will start through a part of the roof that is damaged and get into the attic or crawl space. The water damage and leak can actually go unnoticed for some time. The attic or crawl space is away from the main part of the home and if water is leaking into that space it can hide from you until it is bad enough that it leaks through the ceiling and culminates into a tell-tale stain.
Nickerson Roofing Offers Some Tips to Inspect and Stop Roof Leaks
Check Areas of Roof that Have Seams & Attachments: This is a big deal. If the roof was one big long pitched roof with no interruption then it would be much less likely to leak. Unfortunately that is not the case with most roofs. There are areas that are cut through the roof to install things like a vent or fan. Another roof fixture can be a part of an air conditioning unit. Whatever it is that is installed into the roof it needs to be checked. The installation of the roof and these items should be done to seal them up completely to ensure that water cannot get through. The bad thing is that sometimes this is not done or it start to come loose and cause a leak. Check these areas for chipping, cracking and dried out spots. If you see anything be sure to have it repaired by an expert roofer right away.
Check the Attic for Roof Leaks: The attic is the first area that will be attacked when you have a leak. It is also the spot to look if you want to see where a leak has originated. Once the leak gets into the attic it can follow along some wood beams or electrical lines and drop down from a totally different area. Take time to look in the attic for signs of light that would suggest a spot water could come in. You can also see if there is water damage from a leak that you may have already missed. If you even suspect a roof leak, it is important to contact a professional roofer for emergency roofing repairs.
