Fixing That Roof Leak before It Leads To A Mold Issue

Summer storms can bring lots of precipitation, which may cause roof leaks. What should you do if a torrential rain allows water to find its way into your living room?

Your main priority is controlling the indoor damage to the best of your abilities. Move away things that are not wet yet. If furniture or other large objects cannot be moved, cover them with plastic wrap to protect them from water. Collect water dropping from the roof in a container placed on a solid surface.

The next step is to check the roof and identify the problem that caused the leak.

Make sure the pluvial system is clean of debris and allows water to flow from the roof and be drained away from the walls and foundation of the house. Inspect the cover materials. Make sure that all the parts are well covered with shingles/ tiles etc. and that the water barrier is not at all exposed. 

Remember that the point of entry of water into the living space is not necessarily directly under the roof problem that caused it. You should also check the roof from inside the attic, as this perspective may give you a better indication of how water penetrated the roof structure.  The best place to start is to find Barrington roofers with experience.