How to find roof leaks in your Irving Texas home

Did you find watermarks on your ceiling? Unless there is a problem in your heat pump or other HVAC equipment, it probably means you have a major roofing problem. However, if you don’t replace the entire roof it can be hard to find the leak. Water rarely drips straight downwards. It usually finds studs and beams and follows them down into the home’s interior. Thus the source of the leak cannot be determined just by looking at water dripping from the ceiling.

You may never notice small leaks because the water runs over such a long portion of your internal structure that it gets absorbed before it chips any paint or causes any other blatant damage. Water in the attic can cause serious problems. Moist areas always have problems with mold, but in the attic, water can start to degrade your insulation.

When trying to find a leak, an Irving Roofing Contractor will follow these basic guidelines. Any contractor or experienced roofer will inspect roof drains in the area. Especially in flat roofs, clogged drains can lead to standing water. The roof is not made to work underwater. It is designed to drain water off as quickly as possible while keeping the interior dry.

Weak spots are the most common leak sources according to an Irving Roof Repair company. Often these weak spots are called penetrations and are added after the roof was installed and were not sealed properly. All roof penetrations need special attention because they are weak points in the roof.

The next place an Irving roofer will check is the attic or crawlspace. This will get you closer to the source of the leak before water starts running everywhere. Sometimes problems with ductwork or plumbing cause leaks that you think are roof leaks. On steep roofs, exposed nails can rust and cause holes for water to leak in. Accumulated debris can also cause water damage.

Think if any contractors were working on the roof around the time it last held up. HVAC contractors, electricians and the like might have added equipment or damaged something in the ceiling. Dropped tools are a leading cause of roof damage says one Irving roofing repaircompany. The thin inner roofing material is not made to handle a heavy roofing hammer. In those cramped spaces, it is easy to pull flashings loose and cause other roof damage.

If you are uncertain about any of this don’t be afraid to reach out to Jon Wright Industries and we’ll get you all fixed up!