Finding the Exact Location of a Roof Leak
Leaks can cause major trouble for homes. Over time, even a small leak could result in major water damage and the growth of mold. That’s why it’s best to take care of leaks as soon as possible. However, finding a leak can prove a bit challenging, especially if it’s a small one.
For a roof leak repair to occur, it’s first important to find the leak. Below, we provide some tips for finding leaks in your roof. If you need roof repair, be sure to speak with a local expert instead of trying to fix it on your own.
Go to the attic
The first place you’ll want to check for a leak’s location is the attic. Bring a flashlight, and inspect the underside of your roof. Check for any wet spots or areas of water damage. If it’s not raining outside, you could easily wet the top of your roof with a garden hose to see where the water is getting in.
Take proper safety precautions while in your attic. Many attics don’t have proper flooring and feature low-hanging wooden beams. It’s especially important to watch out for patches of mold and mildew.
Find the leak’s highest point
Once you’ve found wet spots in your attic, see if you can locate the highest point of the leak. After locating the highest point, measure from your roof’s peak to the point of the leak. If using a step stool to measure the leak’s highest point, be sure to have someone with you. Once you have the measurements, it’s time to ascend the roof.
Measure the roof
Take note of the measurements made inside your attic before heading to the roof. Be sure to have someone steadying the ladder as you climb up. Avoid climbing on the roof if it’s wet, as this could result in serious injury.
Once on the roof, use the measurements you took in the attic to measure from the roof’s peak to the spot of the leak. Search the location you measured for any signs of the leak. After you’ve found the leak, you can start on repairs.
What if I can’t find the leak?
If you can’t spot the leak using your measurements, you can try checking a little higher on the roof. Often, water runs down shingles before entering a leak in the roof. If you still can’t spot it, the best thing to do is call in a professional.
Talk with a local roofing company
While it’s possible to locate and repair a roof leak on your own, it’s always best to let a roofing professional take care of it. Performing any sort of roof work on your own is dangerous and could result in even more damage to your roof. Save yourself some time and energy by hiring a top-quality roofing service in the first place.
Reach out to the team at Tri City Remodeling today for all your roofing needs. We offer fair and competitive prices on roof repairs and installations, and look forward to assisting you soon!
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