Mystery Roof Leak

I definitely recommend reporting the leak as soon as possible so that a technician can try to be on site while the leak is active.

Mystery roof leak.

However if your roof is leaking a mystery can bring misery. One aspect of roof leaks that makes finding their source difficult is that. Let s look into an actual issue that popped up a few years ago. I received a call to investigate a mystery regarding a leaking residential roof.

They are great for surprise parties novels and movies. Finding the source of roof leaks. Examples include a roof leak window leak groundwater intrusion and faulty tile grout. Water leaks in my kitchen.

Although leaks are often caused by plumbing problems there are many other reasons why water may appear. Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak. Being able to see exactly where water is dripping from can be a huge help. Plus a 5 year old roof should not be leaking.

That water finds a way to travel along a beam drip on something else and run across another area before finally dripping down onto something that you finally notice. Most people like a good mystery. The leak was directly above the kitchen floor. Roof leaks can be caused by pinhole leaks a faulty lead jack damaged or aged shingles.

Not questioning your ability to spot a roof leak just want to say that i have seen roof leaks that are very far from the damage. It was a mystery because it was still leaking and other roofers could not explain why. If you are trying to find the source of the leak in your roof there are a few common areas to inspect. Make a visual assessment.

Some roof leaks are tough to locate. Watch how we helped one listener chase down and fix a mysterious leak. And they could caused be faulty detail work such as flashing. It is a good idea to take a trip up to the attic.

On new year s day a call came through from a family member who was house sitting long term and discovered a small water leak in the basement of the home where she was staying. As you can see fixing a roof leak is the easy part.