Get Your Leaking Roof Repaired

Even a small leak in a roof can lead to big problems. Roof leaks can destroy attics and insulation, damage ceilings, cause major mold growth, and rot the framing of your house. To preserve your home and keep the repair bill down, you must handle roof leaks immediately, from the moment you spot them.

Keep an eye out for these signs that your roof is leaking:

• The most obvious indication will be a drip from the ceiling, but it may not happen every time it rains.
• Mold and mildew are growing on ceilings, interior walls, or in the attic.
• There are moisture stains or water rings on the ceiling or walls.
• There are water spots or mold growth on the upper exterior wall where it meets the roof.
• Mold is growing elsewhere on exterior walls.
• You’ve noticed water stains around your bathroom vent fan.
• The asphalt shingles (flexible shingles made from cellulose and glass fibers that are coated with asphalt) are buckling or curling.

• Missing, damaged, or broken shingles.
• The roof is old and needs replacing. Depending on the composition of materials used, roofs can last anywhere from 10 to 50 years. Metal roofs can last for life unless they’re damaged.
• The flashing is worn or missing, allowing water to get in. Flashing is thin, metal strips, caulked in place, that make a seal beneath shingles to create a watertight barrier.
• There are holes in the roof caused by equipment installation, such as satellites, or falling tree branches or other debris.
• Your roof is exposed to excessively prolonged periods of moisture due to the improper installation of gutters.

Immediately! Your roof takes a beating from the elements every day, and the longer you wait, the more damage it and your home sustain. Symptoms of roof leaks may be obvious, but the location itself isn’t always so easy to find. The investigation process includes climbing on top of the house and searching the attic for collateral damage. Twin Home Experts specializes in leak detection and repair in Van Nuys, California. Call us today for a sound roof and a dry home!