Have you noticed water marks on your ceiling? Unless there’s a problem with your water pipes you may have a sizeable roof problem says one veteran San Rafael Roofer. Sometimes it can be challenging to find a leak unless you are replacing the entire roof. The source of a leak cannot be determined from where you see stains because water can travel 8-10 feet or more from its original point of entry. In fact, you probably won’t ever even notice a small leak because it will probably be absorbed before it ever shows up in plain sight with the long distances it can travel.
A San Rafael Roofing Contractor will follow these steps when identifying a leaks entry point:
- First off they are going to examine the drainage system because a clogged drain usually means there’s standing water, particularly on flat roofs. A roof is built to remove water as quickly as possible while keeping the interior dry and comfortable.
- “A weak or vulnerable area is going to be the greatest common leak source”, says a San Rafael Roof Repair expert. Often referred to as penetrations, these weak places are usually caused by alterations that were sealed improperly after the roof was already installed.
- Inspect the attic next to get closer to the leaks point of entry. A good thing to remember is that ductwork and plumbing problems can appear as a roof leak and should also be inspected. Look for visible signs of daylight in the attic, missing nails leave holes that are unsealed for water to trickle into.
- Think back if there were any contractors on your roof working since the last time a San Rafael roofing contractor was up there? They could have installed equipment that required drilling holes and if they weren’t sealed properly then water is going to enter.
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