I live in the North East. When ever we have a real driving rain (mind you, it has to be pretty heavy), the water comes in and soaks my besroom ceiling. I've heard of ice dams or ice heaves and someone told me that that's probably why; there's a space between shingles that fromed from freezing and melting. I'm new to the region so I'm not too sure about that. I've looked in the attic and can't tell where the water's coming from. I suspect the vents above the master bath. My roof has a good pitch and 3 stories up in the back so I don't really want to crawl around up there and don't want to ask my husband to do it either. What's the best way to find the source of the leak and is there anything I can do, short of hiring a professional ('cause I'm broke), to patch it? HELP!!!
2006-10-14 01:25:01 · 5 answers · asked by NEWTOME 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Spread out newspapers in the areas where you think the leak might be occuring. Later look for the dark water spots on the paper-this should pin point the location. It might be possible to patch it from inside the attic using a clear silcone caulk. Use a hair dryer to dry the area so the caulk will stick. Make sure it is clean also and force all you can through the hole.
2006-10-14 01:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by super stud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may have a problem with the gutters being plugged up.
Water can overflow the gutter and push under the edge of the shingles and go into the attic area from there.
You can take a ladder and check the gutters and roofing for areas that have damage.
If you do not feel safe in doing the job yourself you will need to call a roofing company out and have them inspect/repair the damged area.
2006-10-14 01:29:51 · answer #2 · answered by Biker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wind driven rain is an Insured Pierl, You have damaged decking and shingles as well as insulation and sheetrock and you might even have mold from it all- Call the Insurance company, if the bill is less than the deductable, you will have to pay it, but it will be done.
2006-10-14 01:46:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very possible that the wind is driving the water under the shingles. That may be very hard to find. I'd call a roofer and let them check it out.
2006-10-14 02:40:31 · answer #4 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I,ve had that before. the wind is blowing the rain under the shingles. you should tell your husband about it before it causes more damage. the longer you wait the more it will cost to fix
2006-10-14 03:02:21 · answer #5 · answered by big jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋