If we are being honest, nobody wants to have to go running for a bucket every time it rains. If this is the case, we know you probably have to stay on top of the weather forecast in order for you to see when it will pour and well, that’s no way to live. Roofing issues mean investment of time and money- in an effort to save you that investment; we have prepared a list of the most common causes of a leaky roof. Today we are going to teach you why roof leaks happen, what you can do to prevent it, and how to fix them.
One of the most common reasons behind a roof leak is definitely a cracked flashing. The flashing are thin metal pieces that are usually installed under your shingles. The seal that contractors use often corrodes as time progresses and then your flashing is left exposed hence the crack. To fix this particular issue, replace the flashing with a new one- you have to remove the cracked segment before doing so.
Furthermore, a roof leak will occur if you have broken shingles. You should be able to identify missing shingles by simply looking at your roof. You will be missing shingles because of high winds or heavy rain. To fix this particular problem, you have to pull out the damaged shingle and replace it with a new one.
Another reason why your roof may be leaking is that your valleys are not properly sealed. Search for any wet spots that run along your roof- or the seams in particular. There are many reasons as to why this can happen and an example of a reason can be excess of rain.
Lastly, your roof may be leaking because of a cracked vent booting.
Have one of our professionals inspect your roof and we can offer a high class solution in no time.