How To Find And Repair Roof Leaks

In order to find the source of a leak follow a roofer s advice and think like water.

How to find and repair roof leaks.

By gary hedstrom peg hedstrom judy ondrla tremore. Roof leaks that aren t repaired quickly could lead to mold and other roof problems that could cost you thousands of dollars in repair or replacement. Because a roof leak that continues over time will cause damage. You need to find the leak and fix it fast.

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. The longer your roof leaks the higher the cost will be when you repair it. To fix the problem you first must be able to find a roof leak and that s not always easy. To find the source of a roof leak.

Look in the attic with a flashlight for evidence like water stains trhen trace them up the roof and rafters to the entry point. In fact it is estimated that mold can start to grow on damp surfaces within 24 to 48 hours. Some roof leaks are tough to locate. 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.

Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak. How to find a leak in a roof may be the hardest part of fixing a leaky roof. Expert advice on how to find troubleshoot and fix a roof leak including what to do in a roof leak emergency. If the leak isn t obvious have a helper watch in the attic while you get on the roof with a garden hose.