No matter the season, roof problems may occur at any time,
and during a rainy day, we might just have the "surprise" to
experience a water leak in our living space that requires immediate action.
To stop a leak, we need to detect the problematic area of
the roof that has made it possible.
There are different methods to detect a leaky roof. Wait for
a rainy day and go to the attic to spot the area where water sneaks into the
house. Alternatively, you can do this operation on a sunny day too, by using a
garden hose to spray different areas of the roof and see which ones are
responsible for the leak. In this case, you should have another person to stay
in the attic and help you while you wet the roof.
If you find the infiltration point, the problem is half-resolved.
Now all you have to do is look for broken roofing elements, missing or curled
shingles or drilled bituminous material.
It is not always that simple, as water can move along
elements of the roof structure and leak away from the infiltration point, but
with some patience, you will figure out where exactly is the problematic area.
If you found the source of the leak, you can conceive a plan
to solve the problem: have professional roof repair Omaha contractors replacethe tiles or the shingles, install new flashing and fasten everything properly.
