Useful tips to locate roof leaks
Are you looking for some tips to stop your roof leaking? Fixing roof leaks can be quite a difficult task at times. Don't worry however as you can now stop leaks easily with the help of the given tips:
Look for the leak
Usually a leak happens takes when a tiles moves or is damaged. You can sometimes spot the leak point using a torch in your loft space. All you need to do is focus the flashlight over the leakage spot. If you carry out this procedure when it is raining heavily it is sometimes easier to spot the leak. Some of the other common identification pointers for leaks are as follows:
€¢ Standing water
€¢ Water stains
€¢ Mold
€¢ Wet insulation
€¢ Exposed insulation
All these indicators are a certain sign of a leak.
Examine the underside of the roof
You should examine the underside of the roof for any signs of wetness or mold. Such signs can sometimes be found at the points of intersection between two different roofing planes. Some of these symptoms include cracks or holes in the roof along with faults in the flashing installation.
Roofing material
You will require a ladder for this particular step so it is best left to a professional roofer. In this step, you will have to climb onto the roof and inspect the condition of the roofing material. Similarly, you should examine the condition of the flashing used.
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