Tips For Fixing A
Leaky Roof
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Fixing a leaky roof can be one of
the most time consuming and most
frustrating of home repairs. For
starters, finding where the roof is
leaking is not always easy, and even
after the leak is found it is
sometimes difficult to know how to
proceed.
The first thing homeowners should
know is that leaks in roofs are
often difficult to find since they
often originate at a different area
from where they show up inside the
home. In order to find the true
source of the leak it is important
to consider how water flows. 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.
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 coming back. 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.
Finding and repairing a leaking roof
is not always easy, but it is
important to chase down any leaks
quickly. An undetected and
unrepaired 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.
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
http://www.get-home-improvement.com
and
http://www.loan-mortgage-auto.com.
For more information on fixing a
leaky roof and advice from an expert
contractor, take a look at
http://www.home-improvement4u.com.
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