Why is your Roof Leaking?

If your roof has a leak, it really pays to look into the problem as quickly as possible to find the cause and a suitable solution.

Take a look at this helpful article that has US ROOFING Contractors to help you take immediate action!




-Clogged Gutters: 

When the gutters are jammed with debris and dirt and the water which should be flowing through them begins to build up and drip through any cracks in the roof, then you should clean the gutters from leaves.

-Broken Shingles: 

To identify it, you simply need to step outside and take a look if there are patches in your roof which are the wrong colour or if you can see any shingles in your garden or out on the pavement, then this is almost certainly the cause of the leak and is necessary to call a Professional Roofer to make the Roof repair. 

-Cracked Flashing:

The flashing is a water-resistant lining made up of thin sheets of metal, fitted under the shingles, if you have patches of damp or bulges on your ceiling, it´s probably that the flashing is cracked and can’t do its job properly.

-Condensation in the Attic:

Sometimes, the cause of a roof leak it’s the attic. See if you can spot any patches of mold, or smell that tell-tale musty scent, if so, give it a good clean and then look into options for improving the ventilation or insulation.

-Unsealed Valleys:

Valleys are the areas where two different sections of roofing join together, if the wet patches or leaks are coming from the seams of your roof, then it´s probably that the valleys which haven’t been sealed properly, or which have had their seals broken are letting water into the house when rain trickles down the slope of the roof.

Some of these problems can be solved without outside help, but if there’s a problem associated with the actual construction of the roof then it can be safer, easier and quicker to call a professional roof contractor. At US ROOFING Contractors our commitment is to make you feel safe!

If you are in need of roofing installation, roof repair or gutter services in the Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah or Alabama areas, please Call Us: (855) 877-6631 and visit us at  www.augustaroof.com for a free estimate.