COMMON SOURCES OF ROOF LEAKS – FAMILY ROOFING

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5 Common Sources of Roof Leaks

Here are five reasons that your roof may be leaking:

1. Roof flashing

Flashing is the thin metal sheet, strip, angle or fitting that covers a seam or transition point in a roof.  Flashing is the most common area of your roof to leak.  It is easily damaged or corroded over time. The flashing on your home could also be poorly installed or of a lower quality than you thought you were having installed.

2. Old skylights

Having skylights really adds ambiance and natural light to your home, but when not built or installed properly, they can cause more of a headache than bliss.  If you have a skylight that is older, a leak is almost inevitable.  If you notice that the downhill slope of your skylight is filling with water more easily, you will be dealing with a leak in the near future.

3. Shingle damage

Your roof most likely is not top of mind if it’s functioning properly, but you have to remember that your roof will not last forever. How many years has it been since your roof was installed?  Roofs that were built 30 years ago were made of much different and less durable materials than what is used today.  Old shingles will start to crack, causing your roof to leak.

4. Chimneys

Your chimney creates a huge hole in your roof and it also collects water on the surface, which can trickle down and get into the smallest cracks.  The leading cause of chimney leaking is failed flashing.  Water can pool at the base of your chimney and having pooling water on your roof is never a good thing.

5. Plumbing pipes and vents

Common plumbing issues arise when having to drill holes in your roof.  Plumbing vent pipes, exhaust flues for appliances, attic vents and ventilation ducts are among the most common necessities that have to exit through your roof. Cracked or worn flashing around these pipes and flues are one of the most common leak sources on your roof.