One of the challenges that homeowners face is locating the source of roof leaks. Leaks are a threat because they can lead to significant damage in your interior if the problem is not addressed immediately. Here are a few tips that can help you trace the leak to its source.
Liquid Behavior
Water usually comes through broken or missing shingles. It can also seep in through corroded roof flashings around vents or along the unprotected intersection of roof planes. Once water passes through the roof, it will flow along the sheathing or the topside of the ceiling until it finally finds its way to your interior.
The Attic
Go into your attic with a flashlight and look for leaks. Begin your search above the place where there are water stains and look for wetness along the framing members. Once you found the leak, push a nail through the hole to mark its location or mark the surface with chalk for later reference during roof repair.
Expand Your Search
Where the leak is showing on the interiors of your home is different from the actual entry point of water into the attic space so you have to widen your search. Measure the location of the water stain from two fixed locations.
Hire a Pro
If you are still having a hard time tracing and locating the roof leak to its source, you should hire the best roofing company in your areas to help speed up the process of your roofing needs.
When your roof has started to succumb to age or the prevailing weather, repairing them would help you save time, money and effort. Georgia Roof Advisors caters to homeowners with roofing issues in Marietta and nearby areas. Call us at (678) 203-6558.
