Another 2 Of The Most Common Places To Find A Roof Leak

Roof leaks can come in many different forms, without professional roofing experience and the proper tools, it can be extremely difficult to pinpoint the exact source of a leak so that it can be fixed. However, most roof leaks occur in just a few places. If you don’t have training and experience working on roofs, then you should call the professionals immediately as it can be dangerous to check yourself. Here are another 2 of the most common places to find a roof leak.

1: At The Chimney

Chimneys have a huge amount of potential to become the source of a roof leak. They usually need four different kinds of flashings as well as counter flashing in the bricks and mortar themselves, all of which have to be fitted correctly and be in good working to avoid leakage. Even a hairline crack above one of the flashings can result in large quantities of water getting through your roof. Watch out for soldered flashing corners that have small holes or have completely broken. If you are in doubt, don’t hesitate to contact a roof leak expert to come help you before the issue gets any worse.

2: Damaged Shingles

Roof leaks aren’t just found around the edges. Sometimes the shingles within the roof field can be to blame. Roofs with shingles made of clay, slate or cement are far less forgiving than tar when walked on. These shingles are designed specifically to keep out rainwater and can sometimes be brittle and struggle to support a person’s weight, leading them to easily get cracked and damaged when walked on. Looking for cracks and discrepancies in the roof field can often result in finding the source of your roof leak.

There many ways and many places to find roof leaks. Knowing which places are the most common is a great way to prioritise where to check first if you don’t have all of the technologically advanced equipment a professional roof leak expert has. Check your chimney flashings and counter flashings for holes or cracks, if that fails then examine your roof field for cracked or damaged shingles. If you have carried out those checks and you still can’t find the source of your roof leak, contact Advance Maintenance Leak Detection today by calling 021-4866-133.