Where Do Most Roof Leaks Occur?

7 months ago

When it comes to your roof, knowledge is power. Knowing where and how most roof leaks happen can help you prevent and quickly deal with them before they spiral into large problems. So where do most roof leaks occur, and how can you spot them in time?

What Is The Most Common Cause Of Roof Leaks In Phoenix Metro Area?

Unfortunately, there are many different potential causes of roof leaks. However, there are a few common causes that are the likeliest culprits when your roof has a leak. The most common causes include clogged valleys, missing or broken tiles, damaged pipe flashing, and dead valley areas..

Where Most Roof Leaks Occur

Now that you know how roof leaks occur, you need to know where roof leaks occur. Knowing where roof leaks are most likely to happen is important so that you know where to keep an eye out and stay ahead of any potential problems. So where do most roof leaks occur?

Broken or Missing Shingles: If your roof is asphalt shingle,these are your roof’s first line of defense against the elements, so if any are missing, cracked, or damaged, it exposes your roof to potential leaks and water damage.
Broken or Missing Tiles: Broken tiles allow storm water to dump under tiles and prematurely deteriorate the waterproof underlayment and dramatically shorten the life of your roof. With some good maintenance you can get your tile roof to last 30 years or more. Ignoring maintenance may shorten life expectancy to +/- 20 years.
Near the Chimney: Chimney leaks are a very common type of leak. Usually, chimney leaks are due to damaged or improperly installed flashing, which are thin sheets of metal designed to direct water away from roof features such as chimneys.
In the Valleys: Valleys are formed when two roof planes intersect. Since water will flow down valleys naturally, it’s common for leaks to occur here if valleys aren’t kept free of debris so storm water can drain properly.
In Dead Valleys: If your home is designed with a ‘raised entry roof’ (the roof at the entry is higher than other parts). If storm water cascades like a waterfall right in front of your entry door you probably have a raised entry detail. This is usually the first place a concrete tile roof will leak if not maintained.

Is It Normal For Roofs To Leak In Heavy Rain?

Leaks are always a cause for examination. If you notice any sort of leak in your home, even during very heavy rain, it’s a good idea to call a trusted roofing contractor for an inspection and get the problem assessed and fixed before it spirals into a much larger issue.

How Can You Tell If A Roof Is Leaking?

Roof leaks aren’t always easy to spot, but if you know what to look for you can feel confident in your ability to catch small leaks before they turn into expensive ones. It’s always a good idea to do a casual – or professional – interior inspection of every room 1-2 times a year. So what do you look for when searching for potential leaks?

Make sure to look for water spots on interior walls and ceilings; mold or mildew, both outside and in your attic; and any dripping coming from your ceiling, especially in your attic. If you look in the attic, it is best to do it while it is raining, otherwise you may be looking at water stains that occurred years ago during construction.

If you notice any signs of a leak on your roof, be sure to call a trusted roofing contractor to check it out as soon as possible. If left long enough, leaks can cause structural damage to your roof and by extension your home.

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Very impressed with Jeff’s response to my concern over a rain caused leak in our ceiling.

Jeff arrived promptly in the a.m. for an evaluation, congenial, confident – integrity fully present. The same characteristics I respected, wanted and needed and had happily experienced the moment I met him. After observing the
rather slight damage to the ceiling we went to the roof where he promptly flattened himself atop the shingles and like a practiced detective began to assess shingles and flashing, etc, in order to create a likely scenario that might have generated a leak. His minute attention to detail was impressive.

Having isolated the potential problem he proceeded to caulk here and there. He also took the time to address other concerns that I had regarding roofing issues going forward.

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Phoenix, AZ

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Mesa, AZ

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