Rainstorms are dangerous weather phenomena for your roof,
because they have the potential to cause severe damage. A roof leak is a
problem that may get worse very quickly and, as such, it must be fixed really
soon. But what can you do to temporarily prevent water from dripping inside the
house, until you bring an expert roofer to fix the leak?
In the case of an extensive leak, with water that reached
your living space, your first concern should be minimizing interior damage.
Besides ruining your walls, water may also destroy your floor and furniture, so
you must prevent it from leaking in multiple places. Poke a hole in the ceiling
using a screwdriver or something similar, to create a way for water to leak
into one stream. This way, it will be easier for you to collect it and prevent
more extensive indoor damage.
The next step is to try to locate the source of the leak. If
it is still raining outside, do not climb the roof yet. Just go to the attic
and see what you can identify from there. You may have to do some serious
investigations, as the leak in your ceiling will often not align with the leak
in your roof.
When the rain stops, soak up any wet areas of the insulation
and then go on the roof (but only with adequate safety precautions!). Use tarp
as a temporary solution to cover the damaged roof area that allowed the water
leak, and secure it with boards. Call the best roofing experts at http://www.expertroofinginc.com/.
