Got Leaks In The Roof

Let s examine a few common causes of leaks so you can keep an eye on your roof.

Got leaks in the roof.

Note the many causes of leaky roofs such as old moisture barriers deteriorated shingles or pipe flashing missing flashing caps or shingles or clogged gutters and downspouts. There are several reasons your roof is leaking. Look in the attic with a flashlight for evidence like water stains trhen trace them up the roof and rafters to the entry point. Leading causes is damaged shingles.

Low hanging tree branches and hail can damage your shingles and even punch holes in your roof. Our members provide high quality roof inspection and certification for. Debris like leaves pine needles or twigs can trap water against the roof. Make sure you keep the roof clear so water will spill over it fast.

This is why you should make sure to put shingles with a high hail ratingon top of your home. Nrcia members are national experts in determining the source of your roof leaks stopping and fixing the leaks with our proprietary roofing application and certifying that your roof will remain leakfree for the duration of the certification period. Have your roof inspected and your gutters and downspouts cleaned twice a year to help prevent roof leaks and structural water damage. If the leak isn t obvious have a helper watch in the attic while you get on the roof with a garden hose.

Begin soaking low on the roof just above where the leak is visible inside the house.