Are you noticing more and more puddles on or near your home? Do you think it’s time to call in a professional roof repair service provider?
It could be that your roof is leaking. However, it can sometimes be difficult to tell if the water stains are from a leaky roof or just condensation.
We have put together these signs of a leak given by the professionals in roof repair to help you figure out what may be going on with your roof so that you can fix it before further damage occurs.
Missing Roof Shingles
An obvious sign that you’re secretly having roof leaks is when you notice you have shingles missing from your roof.
This can happen for a number of reasons—such as heavy wind, snow or ice accumulation, high winds with hail storms, and other things that may cause damage to the exterior parts of your home.
Leaks can happen if you have missing shingles because water can get between the shingles and begin to freeze. When this occurs, you need to take action right away or the water will turn into ice and cause even more damage to your roof.
The best way to repair a leaky roof is by removing the shingles that are missing or have been damaged from hail storms, high winds, snow accumulation, etc., and replace them with new ones, so your roof can be watertight again.
Ceilings and Wall Stains Due to Roof Leaks
Have you suddenly noticed that your ceilings and walls have stains? If you, you may be noticing the effects of a roof leak.
Ceilings and walls will often show signs of water damage from leaks in your roof such as mold, mildew, or stains that are difficult to remove.
Stains caused by leaks usually look different from other stains from things like dust or dirt, they may appear brownish like the same color as rust.
Since your ceiling is designed to protect you and the contents of your home, a leak in its roof can be disastrous.
A typical homeowner’s insurance policy doesn’t cover damage due to leaks from roofs unless it results in flooding inside the house.
So if you’re noticing signs that may be caused by leaks, have it repaired right away.
Roof Leaks Can Develop Mold Growth
Among the main things that can confirm that you have a leaking problem is when mold and mildew grow inside your home.
These types of fungi are a sign that moisture is present in the area, which means there will also be an issue with mold on walls as well if you have water damage from leaks in your roof.
Mold can release spores into the air, causing allergic reactions for those who inhale them. If you have family members who are prone to asthma, they may notice an increase in attacks if they’re living with a leaky roof.
Have your roof checked and fixed right away to avoid developing health problems.
Drips Coming From Your Roof
The most obvious signs of a roof leak are water droplets or drops of water on the ground underneath your roof.
This is an indication that there’s a leak somewhere in your roof, and it needs to be fixed right away! Placing a bucket under the place where drips are coming from will not fix the problem.
You need to have it fixed right away to avoid water damage in your home
Final Words
We’ve covered a lot of ground in this blog post, and we hope you found some helpful tips to keep your roof leak-free!
The most important takeaway is that leak detection should be performed once every few months. But if you notice any signs or symptoms (such as mold growth), it’s best to get on the case right away.
If you have questions about how to tell if there are leaks, what might cause them, or where they usually occur, give us a call, and we’ll happily help you!