Roof Leaks - Clues to the Source From Interior Damage

Water seeping in under the bottom edge of the roofing material will eventually cause the wood in this area to rot. Gutters may hide this damage and even contribute to it if they are not cleaned regularly. Water intrusion at this point can cause the decking material and surrounding wood to rot.

Water then can penetrate to the interior ceiling and wall. Plumbing vent stacks placed within these exterior walls and extending up through the roof surface can also be the cause of a leak in this area. The lead or neoprene flashings used to seal these vent stacks could be damaged or not sealed properly.

Tree trunks and branches resting against the roof can cause these areas to retain moisture contributing to wood rot, as well as directly damage the roof by having constant contact with it.

If no apparent damage is found in this area of the roof, the leak could be originating from other penetrations directly up the roof line from this area. The point of entry could be other plumbing vent stacks, exhaust vents, attic vents, etc.

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