Diagnosing Leaks
Roofing leaks, siding leaks or just having water enter your home can be very disconcerting. Over the years many homeowners have requested our services for help in diagnosing and fixing leaky roofing and siding. Although we strongly recommend using a professional for any roofing or siding repair we also realize that some homeowners would like a source of reference in helping to understand why they have a leak problem. Below are links to our series of articles on some of the many causes of leaks we have found over the years. We have also included information on why we don’t recommend certain types roofing applications.
Ice Dams - Factors that may cause and exacerbate ice dams
Roofing Layovers - Discussing the possible pitfalls
Skylight Leaks - Diagnosing and repairing skylight leaks
Chimney and Fireplace Leaks - Discussing possible causes
Bathroom Ceiling Leaks - What may cause these leaks
Valley Leaks - Article on some of the possible causes
Roofing Vent Pipe Collar Leaks - Diagnosing causes
Siding Leaks - Some of the reasons siding may leak
Overlooked Leaks Causes - Some possible answers
