Roofing Leaks And Ceiling Damage: What To Know And How To Act Fast
If you've noticed some paint bubbling and discoloration on the ceiling of your home, and you think that you may have a minor roof leak, call a professional team today. A roofing company can come to assess the damages, estimate the repairs needed, and give you a cost for what it will be to restore the roof.
There are a lot of things that can cause leaking or moisture problems that damage the ceiling of your home. Here are some of the potential problems that your home may have.
Ventilation Problems
The ventilation system is one of the most important components for the function of the roof. The system allows air to pass through the attic out of the roof so that there isn't hot air building up from the home. When hot air builds up under the roof, this can cause humidity and condensation, or even ice dams. If water is accumulating in the attic because of poor ventilation, this may be why you have water coming through the ceiling.
The roofing team may want to add more ventilation gables and vents to the home. Enhanced insulation is another option. The insulation won't just help to protect against moisture damage but improve home efficiency. Make sure there are no mold issues if water was in the attic.
Damaged Shingles
Missing, broken, worn, and damaged shingles may be letting water in through the base of your roof. If this is happening, the shingles may not just need to be repaired or replaced, but also the wooden base of the structure as well.
The inspection and estimate should display if just a minor area needs repairing, or if all the shingles on the roof need to be replaced. Damaged shingles expose your home to a variety of damages and should be repaired right away.
Broken Flashing
If the water leaks are on seam lines and at the base of the roof where there is flashing, damages to the flashing or separated caulking around the flashing could be the culprit. The roofing team will look at these areas and determine if new metal flashing and sealing is the solution.
Once the roof is properly treated you can address the damaged paint and drywall in your home. Don't wait until you notice that there is a potential leak or water concern that involves your roof. There are a lot of different problems that could be causing these water issues, but the sooner you get a contractor over for an estimate, the better.
Reach out to a local roofing company to learn more.
