Repairing Only A Small Leak In A Roof

How to find the leak.

Repairing only a small leak in a roof.

Assessing a roof leak. It may not. Look above the ceiling leak point and scan the sheathing leading towards the peak of the roof. To remove a damaged shingle lift the.

Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk. Some overhead leaks are due to minor problems such as a single torn shingle or a small hole in flashing that you can usually handle with a little diy experience and some. Isolate areas when you run the hose. For example soak the downhill side of a chimney first then each side then the top on both sides.

If shingles are cracked missing or rotten replacing them may be another simple fix for repairing a leaky roof provided you have the replacement shingles. Scan for water damage. Replace any missing or rotted siding above the step flashing on dormers. If a leak is difficult to find enlist a helper and go up on the roof with a garden hose.

Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house. If you have exposed fiberglass. Locate the area where water is leaking through your ceiling. It may only rain hard enough once or twice a year to actually cause a leak and sticking a bucket underneath the leak is obviously the easiest fix some of the more basic roof repairs can easily be done on your own provided you re familiar and comfortable with some diy tasks and a bit of elbow grease.