It may start out as a slight discoloration drawing your eye to a small spot on your ceiling, but, if given time to grow, a small spot on your ceiling can lead to structural and financial nightmare. Worst case scenario, your ceiling caves in due to years or months of neglect a roof leak with the thought of “I’ll get to it later,” and you’re forced to pay thousands of dollars just to make your home livable again. Or, you could catch it quickly and pay a fraction of that to fix a leak in your roof. The sooner a leak is caught the better, and cheaper, it will be, and the safer you and your family will be. Vero beach roofing contractors can help. Get in touch with My Florida Roofing Contractor today!
What Causes a Leaky Roof?
There are a number of ways a leak can occur. Vent pipes are a common cause. Over time, the material used to seal the area around the vent pipe can degrade, leaving an opening in your roof through which rain water can travel down and cause the wooden supports to rot and cause dangerous structural damage. Along with vent pipes, air vents, chimneys, damaged shingles, clogged gutters, and roof nails can be worn down and allow water to settle in your roof’s vulnerable areas which lead to rot and costly damage to your home.
What to do in Case of a Roof Leak?
Depending on the severity of the leak, the damage already caused, and the location of the leak there are a number of things you can do to fix them and protect your home from any other possible damage. If you catch the leak in time, simply applying and flexible roof sealant can save you time, money, and peace of mind. This can be used on vent pipes, air vents, chimneys, damaged shingles, roof nails, and skylights. It may be best to follow this up with other steps such as adding a chimney cap, new shingles, or even replacing the area completely to make it less likely to happen again. Vero beach roofing contractors will know exactly what to do to best fix a leak.
How Do I Find the Leak Myself?
There are many roofing companies who offer free inspections or fast response services. If you’d rather not wait for a professional to find the leak and wish to do it yourself, there are a couple ways to do it. Just make sure to be safe and never climb on a roof while it is raining. The first way is to wait until it is raining and go into your attic. Take a flashlight and chalk with you. While using the flashlight to see, check for damp spots and a thin stream of water flowing down the supports. Mark the entry points with chalk to inspect while it isn’t raining. The other way is to have a friend on the roof with a hose and have them spray water along the roof while you look for wet spots or water streams in the attic.
Who Do I Contact If My Roof Is Leaking?
Once you’re aware of a roof leak, vero beach roofing contractors will be able to assess any damage that has been caused, and will know the best course of action to fix the problem area. Rotted wooden supports caused by a leak that that can be fixed within minutes can be a danger to you and everyone who enters your home. Keep yourself and those around you safe by making sure you get a leaky roof fixed as soon as possible. Contact us today!
