New Roof And Still Leaking

Tuesday you spent big bucks on a new roof.

New roof and still leaking.

One of you goes up on the roof and the other stays in the attic to see if they can spot any leakage. It could be that a vent is leaking further up on the roof and the water is traveling down a rafter before entering the wall. In the photo you can still see signs of an ice dam. The roof wasn t maintained loose flashing or a cracked vent boot were found for example that allowed water through.

Now it s thursday morning the check has cleared and you fear that the sidewinder who did the roofing job is halfway to the border with fat stacks of your cash stuffed into his saddlebags. It s likely to be the flashing or seal around a protrusion in the roof. The damage is only cosmetic. If this is the case don t panic.

Keep in mind that roof leaks may start much higher on the roof than the location where they appear. Their effects can linger long after the repair has been made in the form of mold growth on the interior surfaces of your home. Roof leaks present multiple challenges for homeowners. Remember that most leaking roofs are not leaking from the roof itself.

These aren t definite but they could be possibilities. Flexible sealant apply flexible sealant to cracks or holes in the brick mortar or home siding. With the help of a friend use a garden hose to try to discover the leak s source. Here are several reasons why your new roof is leaking.

Wednesday night it rained and the roof still leaked. Possible causes of a new roof leaking. It s likely that your new roof is still covered by warranty so you can get it checked out and resolved without having to pay for it. The attic isn t properly vented so the shingles were cupped and susceptible to wind.

If you got unlicensed roofing contractors to work on your new roof you re out of luck. So it s the homeowner s fault. You can still get your roof fixed and it probably won t break the bank. It s the builder s fault.

Start with the area where the leak seems to be coming from. This roof leaks during the snowy part of winter and during storms in the summer certainly due to poor flashing. Still having trouble locating the source of your leaking roof. An ice dam occurs when snow melts and the water freezes when it hits the colder edges of your roof.

The soffit that meets the roof is one of the toughest areas to waterproof. The roof will still protect the home. If its new there are still some reasons why its leaking as well. That is if you got the services of licensed professionals.