Old Roof Leaking

Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk.

Old roof leaking.

A roof leak at the edge of a dormer can allow a lot of water to enter your home. Penetrations can include plumbing and roof vents chimneys dormers or anything else that projects through the roof. Both danger and the probability of structural erosion increase if unaddressed. Rotten or missing trim or siding can allow water to leak behind flashing and into your roof.

Shingles don t last forever. They usually aren t the first place you should look for a leak but once they are old and worn enough they can become a problem. Tommy scribbins owner of accent roofing service talks to a homeowner about an upcoming roof replacement. Replace any missing or rotted siding above the step flashing on dormers.

If your roof is old enough you may need to replace it entirely. Roof leaks are typically just signs of a much larger problem. Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk. If your roof is fewer than 15 years old it can probably be spot repaired instead of requiring a total replacement.

In fact it s rare for leaks to develop in open areas of uninterrupted shingles even on older roofs. Dormer leaks can be caused from a number of issues. Corroded cracked broken and missing shingles cause leaks and may need to be repaired. Just remember that a small leak will not go away it will only get worse.

If you discover a leak after you have a roof installed scribbins says to call your roofer and express confidence that he s going to make things right.