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Today we re going to help you find the source of your leaking roof and look at options to fix the roof leak.
For loose or damaged shingles remove them by pulling the nail out and scraping glue from underneath the shingles before replacing with new.
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A lot of times it s simply locating the problem.
If this is not possible it may be necessary to conduct a water test on the roof surface by saturating the suspected area with a garden.
If your ceiling has a plastic vapor barrier between the drywall and the attic insulation push the insulation aside and look for flow stains on the plastic often water runs to openings in the vapor barrier such as at ceiling light fixtures.
In order to see the leak occurring it will be necessary to trace the leak during a rain or snow event.
Leaking will usually be quite steady if the ceiling leak is plumbing related.
Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak.
The tarp should be long enough to cover the leaking area and extend over the roof peak for an extra 4 feet.
Stains can be used to locate roof leaks but they may not reveal the entire story behind the roof leak.
Problems with drain pipes may cause more intermittent leaking but unlike roof leaks there is no correlation to weather conditions.
In fact it is estimated that mold can start to grow on damp surfaces within 24 to 48 hours.
The hardest part of fixing a roof leak.
Homeadvisor s roof repair cost guide gives average costs to fix a roof by common type of repair including roof leaks sagging roofs and missing shingles.
Tarping is a way to temporarily stop leaks until the roof can be repaired.
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Some roof leaks are tough to locate.
Sure it s easy enough to spot water stains on the ceiling or mold growth sure signs of a leak.
Secure the tarp by wrapping the ends around two by four lumber and screwing the lumber to the roof or the siding.
To repair a leaking roof with curled shingles straighten the shingles with a heat source like a hair dryer and reattach them with asphalt roof cement or compound.
All you ll need is a large tarp 10 wooden boards and screws or nails.
Although you can probably manage the job alone it ll be much easier if you get at least one more person to help you especially if it s windy.
The longer your roof leaks the higher the cost will be when you repair it.
