Water will typically come in through worn out or missing
shingles, in places where nails have worked their way loose or through
poorly sealed vents, skylights and chimneys. After the water has passed
through the roofing, it will flow along the roof rafters or the top of the
ceiling until it finds a spot to drip into the home.
It is important to look for the roof leak during the day, when the
light is good. A good way to start is by going into the attic with a
bright light. The best strategy is to start where the leak made
itself evident and work backwards to the roof. Be sure to look for
signs of moisture along the framing. Be sure to also look for water
stains or discolorations that could have been made by water.
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After you have examined the area for wetness, turn on the light and
look for a hole where you see daylight through the roof. This
process may be difficult on a wood shingled roof, since such a roof
will have many places where the shingles overlap and let in light.
If the problem turns out to be missing or damaged shingles, the
process of repairing the leaking roof is fairly simple. Replacing the worn out
or damaged shingles should be enough to patch the leak and prevent it from
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While you are up on the roof
replacing shingles, though, be sure to examine the entire roof for
problems. It is best to replace the shingles as you find them
damaged, rather than to wait for the leak to reoccur before taking
the necessary action.
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Finding and repairing a leaking roof is not always easy, but it is
important to chase down any leaks quickly. An undetected and
un-repaired leak can quickly spread, creating not just water damage
inside the home but serious damage to the roof and the structure of
the home as well.
About the Author: Brooke Sikula is a freelance writer
based in Ventura, CA and writes on a wide range of topics from home
improvement to credit repair and everything in between. She is a regular
contributor to
www.get-home-improvement.com/.
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