Roof leak repair

Roof leak repair – begins with determining the causes of the leak. Among the various causes of leaks, the main ones can be identified:

• Mechanical damage to the main roofing. In case of roof damage, external factors, such as rain or heavy snowmelt, may be to blame. This means that there are violations of the fastening of some sections of the joints of the roofing sheets between themselves. In early spring, the formed ice interferes with the natural movement of melted water, puddles are formed, which are gradually absorbed into the roofing seams. Strong gusts of wind can displace individual parts of the coating. A blow from a large fallen branch can cause longitudinal or transverse cracks on asbestos-cement sheets;
• Violation of the sealing. If the sealing is violated, cracks appear at the junction of the roofing to the pipes and ventilation, through which water freely gets inside. Defects of the coating that were not noticed during construction cannot be ruled out. Perhaps the leak occurred due to natural wear and tear of the roofing elements, because they were not covered with a protective compound in time. This applies to beams and sheathing;
• Violation of technology during construction. If the roof is made in violation of construction technology, then all the mistakes will be obvious at the first rain. Incorrect choice and use of waterproofing will sooner or later lead to a leak due to the formation of condensation between the layers.

Roof leak repair – expert advice

Despite the fact that the service life of modern roofing materials is 30-50 years, for various reasons the coating may become unusable due to natural wear and tear and will have to be completely replaced. Whatever the cause of the leak, you need to start repairs immediately.

If there is no time or opportunity to carry out major repairs to the roof, then for the time being you can patch up the leak. But you cannot postpone this procedure for a long time, since the main cause has not been eliminated, and moisture can destroy the entire roof structure.

It is difficult to determine at first glance why the roof is leaking, so it is necessary to diagnose the roofing layers. In the attic of the house, all wooden structures must be inspected for mold and signs of rot.

It is imperative to check the electrical wiring if it runs near the damage. If the causes of the roof leak are not identified, then you can proceed to an external inspection. Connecting joints, joints of the roofing and vertical elements are checked. Drainpipes and gutters, ventilation ducts are cleaned.

External damage can be seen immediately and repaired, but if there is none, but the leak continues, then it is worth resorting to the help of an experienced roofer with a special device – a thermal imager. He will determine the problem inside the roofing “pie”.

Roof leak repair work

• Repair of a house roof leak;
• Repair of a house roof;
• Repair of a garage roof;
• Repair of a soft roof;
• Repair of a metal roof;
• Repair of a folded roof;
• Roof leak repair;
• Flat roof repair;
• Panoramic roof repair;
• Routine roof repair.