My Brand New Roof Is Leaking

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My brand new roof is leaking.

Ken made the entire experience stress free and pleasant. Look for cracks in the base of flexible rubber flashing or broken seams in metal varieties of vent pipe flashing. Like plumbing vents any vent or exhaust flue in your roof is a place where leaks are more likely to develop. Debris like leaves pine needles or twigs can trap water against the roof.

He fixed the immediate issues to arrest further damage and then took the time to put together a proposal for a more comprehensive repair ken. Your best approach to a leak with your new roof is calm confidence rather than melodramatic mayhem. Look for cracked housing and broken seams in the vent. As a relatively new home owner i was super stressed about the roof damage and subsequent water leaks into my attic.

A roofing contractor doesn t need to be threatened in order to fix a roof leak any more than you need to sit in a corner until you pay that overdue light bill. Check plumbing vent boots and roof vents if water is entering from that area to cause the leaking roof. The water can seep into the roof. Sealants may just have to be added to stop the leaking.

A possible cause is your air conditioner. Installation issues are usually the culprit for leaking roofs that are relatively new. A quick scan of your roof from the ground may also yield some information as well. The majority of roof leaks especially on new roofs take place around protrusions in the roof.

Rotten or missing trim or siding can allow water to leak behind flashing and into your roof. In other words skylights stack lines chimneys and valleys are the most common places to see a leak if the tiles themselves are in good shape. Worn out flashing or missing sealant can also cause roof leaks around dormers. Make sure the roof is the actual problem just because your ceiling is leaking doesn t mean the roof is necessarily to blame.

Again check the rubber boot the base and the nails. Dormer leaks can be caused from a number of issues. Trim overhanging tree branches to help keep debris off your roof. Make sure you keep the roof clear so water will spill over it fast.

A roof leak at the edge of a dormer can allow a lot of water to enter your home.