How To Find A Leak In Your Roof

Phil's Main Roofing 

26 Fitch Street, Norwalk CT

(203) 838-4545

www.philsmainroofing.com

Everyone knows that April showers bring May flowers, but did you ever think about what else they could bring if they wind up inside of your home? If you'd like to keep this month's rain where it belongs, it's important to determine if you have a leak in your roof before a storm arrives.

Not sure how to find one? We've got the tips you need to locate the source of the problem before it leaves you with a mess to clean up:

1. Using a flashlight, inspect your roof from the inside to see if there are any noticeable dark spots. A sign of water damage, these can be your first clue when determining where the water is seeping in from.
2. If insulation makes it difficult for you to see the underside of your roof, look for sections that appear to be deteriorating. Should any be obvious, start to remove the insulation in that area so that you can get a better glimpse at the roof itself.
3. Look for signs of mold from the inside. Being that mold requires a moist environment to form and spread, it is a good indicator that water is making its way into your home in an area relatively close by.
4. Inspect your roof's construction for any nails that might be poking through. If there are any that are visible to the eye, there is a good chance that they themselves are the source of the leak!
5. Since dry weather can make it difficult to locate the source of a leak, you may have to make your own storm. To do so, head up to your roof with a hose and begin letting the water flow until your partner, working from the inside, is able to visibly see a drip. 

Although you might think that a little water never hurt anyone, it sure can if you let a leak go long enough without being properly addressed. If your Connecticut home has fallen victim to a leak, contact Phil's Main Roofing for help right away; we offer leak detection and repair services and can have things patched up in no time.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please give us a call at (203) 838-4545 today.