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Locating A Roof LeaK

Locating A Roof LeaK

Roof leaks usually appear during storms, when you cant make permanent repairs. But you can take some steps to temporarily divert or halt the flow of water.

Generally, leaks begin at a roof's most vulnerable spots- at flashings, where shingles are damaged or missing, in valleys, or at eaves. Often, the water shows up far from its point of origin after working its way through the layers of roofing materials and down rafters to collect in a puddle on the attic or bedroom floor.

During a storm, trace the course of water fromk where itys dripping through the ceiling to where its coming through the roof. Drive a nail or poke wire through the hole so you can find the hole later when you get up on the roof.

Once the roof is dry enough, check it thoroughly, looking for weak spots that indicate a source for the leak. Keep in mind that the point where a nail or wire is poking through may be below the actual source.

Temporary Repairs For A Leaky Roof

Water diverter. Drive a nail or poke wire up through the hole to direct some of the water into a bucket directly below; you can postion a second bucket to catch runoff.

Emergency Patch. Using a putty knife or caulking gun, apply special roof patch liberally to the hole from inside. Work the compound in thoroughly so it adheres.

Temporary Shingle. When the roof is dry, slide a 2-foot square of galvanized shhet metal under the row of shingles above the missing

or damaged shingle.

by: Patrick Roofer

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