Depending on the style of your house s roof you probably have it in the valleys around the chimney and pipes and around any dormer windows or skylights.
Roof leaks overnight.
Check for signs of roof leaks.
Most damage shows up either in flashing that s deteriorating due to weathering and oxidizing or in flashing that has come loose.
The most obvious sign of a roof leak is water that you can see coming through the roof.
Roof leaks don t typicallly show up overnight.
A leak in a roof at the dormer can cause extensive damage and expensive repairs.
Factors like wind direction and rain intensity vary.
The second most useful telltale sign is water puddles or wet spots on floors equipment material or structures.
When you locate a leak especially one over an industrial style floor use tape or another method to mark the spot directly underneath it.
If you have a leak a temporary cover should be placed immediately.
If you have an un finished roof storm damage or a leak that has not yet been located you will need to know how to temporarily cover a roof in a short amount of time.
Here are a few things to think about if you feel your roof might be leaking.