As Is And Roof Leaks

So let s look at the ten of the most common culprits in causing your roof to leak and what you can and should do about them other than recruiting a bucket brigade.

As is and roof leaks.

Finding the actual spot where the roof leaks is difficult because water can enter the roof in one place and run down to another before it starts soaking into the ceiling. If your roof leaks during the rain you might have roof holes. Their effects can linger long after the repair has been made in the form of mold growth on the interior surfaces of your home. Roof leaks caused by flashing cracks.

Flashing is around chimneys skylights and pipes and shouldn t cause roof leaks however faulty mis installed or damaged flashing can allow water to pass through. These nails will eventually rust. They never occur at a time which is convenient and they can lead to significant damage to the interior of your home. Roof leaks can ruin insulation become a breeding ground for black mold damage interior ceilings and walls and rot the wooden framing.

5 pour water on the roof in dry weather. The holes are usually caused by bad weather or a stray animal such as squirrels or cats. The goal is to find the leak before the entire roof goes bad. Make sure there has not been rain recently and the area is dry.

Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak. Roof nail leaks can happen when roof nails have been loosened slightly from high winds or have simply pulled out over time. Many leaks start from the wear and tear that shows up around protrusions in your roof such as dormers plumbing vents and chimneys. Cracks splits and other deterioration can loosen the seal where the roof and these objects come together allowing water to slip through.

If your ceiling has a plastic vapor barrier between the drywall and the attic insulation push the insulation aside and look for flow stains on the plastic often water runs to openings in the vapor barrier such as at ceiling light fixtures. Roof leaks present multiple challenges for homeowners. If shingles get lifted or torn from high winds the damaged shingle exposes nails holding the shingle below it. Some roof leaks are tough to locate.

You know the roof is bad if shingles are missing or obviously damaged or when water stains the ceiling or walls. Roofs are also prone to house infestation which is known to survive by damaging the foundation. While you do this have a friend below check the roof from underneath. Roof holes and dents are also among the most frequent reasons for roof leaks.