2 Common Causes Of Roof Leaks In Ireland

Posted at November 25, 2016 By : Categories : Leak Detection Comment: Comments Off on 2 Common Causes Of Roof Leaks In Ireland

A leaky roof allows heat to escape from your home making it more difficult to heat, especially in the winter months. Roof leaks can also allow moisture into your home and cause serious water damage if not spotted and repaired quickly. But what are the causes of roof leaks that you should be looking out for? Here are 2 common causes of roof leaks in Ireland.

1: Clogged Gutters

Your gutters are built to carry water away from your roof, however when they get blocked up they can’t function properly and water begins to pool in one area and is more likely to seep through small cracks. In most cases you will be able to check if you have clogged gutters from ground level. Often if a gutter is clogged you will be able to see leaves poking out of the top, however if you can’t see any leaves then wait for a rainy day (we have plenty) and observe your downspout. If no water is coming out of the downspout, then something is clogging your gutters.

2 Common Causes Of Roof Leaks In Ireland2: Incorrectly Installed Skylights

If improperly installed skylights are to blame for your roof leak, it should be fairly easy to spot. If you find that you are finding wet areas around the skylight or you have to have to place buckets under drips under the window regularly, your skylight is more than likely the root of your problems. Roof leaks that stem from skylights are generally either caused by the skylight being improperly measured and fitted on day one or the wearing of the insulation around its edges over time. Either way, if you notice a problem contact the experts to get it repaired as soon as possible to avoid more serious water damage down the line.

There are many causes for roof leaks, if you believe you have one and you don’t think you have clogged gutters or skylights that have been installed incorrectly or that have decayed insulation then contact us today to book your thermal imaging roof leak detection. We use advanced technology to find the exact cause of your problem, even if it’s invisible to the naked eye. Then we fix the problem before it becomes a bigger issue.