Some roof leaks are easy to spot, especially if
the source is a missing or visibly damaged roof covering element, such as
broken tile or a missing shingle, while others are more difficult to detect. If
your roof has developed a leak, here are some tips about how to find the
source:
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Look in the attic – some leaks
are not large enough to be visible from the ground and might be hard to find
even standing on the roof surface, but you will surely find the traces left by
the water in the attic. Look for droplets of water or dampness in the attic
space – the leak is likely to come from the roof area directly above the excess
moisture;
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Check problem areas – if you
can’t find any sign in the attic, check the problem areas – the ridge cap, the
flashing around the openings on the roof, the roof valleys, the gutters and the
downspouts are weak points on any roof. To check these areas, you will need to
climb up on the roof – be very careful and anchor yourself using the right type
of fall arrest system, there is no way to know whether the roof is still strong
enough to hold your weight. Hiring the services of professional Algonquin roofers is always an option too.
