My Brand New Roof Is Leaking

How is that possible.

My brand new roof is leaking.

A quick scan of your roof from the ground may also yield some information as well. Make sure you keep the roof clear so water will spill over it fast. The rubber gasket that surrounds the vent pipe could be rotted. As a relatively new home owner i was super stressed about the roof damage and subsequent water leaks into my attic.

A roof leak at the edge of a dormer can allow a lot of water to enter your home. Rotten or missing trim or siding can allow water to leak behind flashing and into your roof. He fixed the immediate issues to arrest further damage and then took the time to put together a proposal for a more comprehensive repair ken. A roofing contractor doesn t need to be threatened in order to fix a roof leak any more than you need to sit in a corner until you pay that overdue light bill.

Check plumbing vent boots and roof vents if water is entering from that area to cause the leaking roof. Worn out flashing or missing sealant can also cause roof leaks around dormers. The water can seep into the roof. The majority of roof leaks especially on new roofs take place around protrusions in the roof.

Sealants may just have to be added to stop the leaking. Ken made the entire experience stress free and pleasant. Dormer leaks can be caused from a number of issues. Make sure the roof is the actual problem just because your ceiling is leaking doesn t mean the roof is necessarily to blame.

A possible cause is your air conditioner. Look for cracked housing and broken seams in the vent. Look for cracks in the base of flexible rubber flashing or broken seams in metal varieties of vent pipe flashing. Debris like leaves pine needles or twigs can trap water against the roof.

Your best approach to a leak with your new roof is calm confidence rather than melodramatic mayhem. Trim overhanging tree branches to help keep debris off your roof. You ve won a customer for life. Like plumbing vents any vent or exhaust flue in your roof is a place where leaks are more likely to develop.

Again check the rubber boot the base and the nails.