How To Find A Roof Leak

Isolate areas when you run the hose.

How to find a roof leak. Water will reflect light so bring a flashlight along. If you have an attic the easiest way to spot the leak is to up there on a rainy day. Look for discoloration on wood sheathing or rafters caused by water. To locate the source of the problem go up into your attic and try to get above the stain in the ceiling.

If a leak is difficult to find enlist a helper and go up on the roof with a garden hose. The goal is to find the leak before the entire roof goes bad. If you re really lucky you can locate the problem right away but that s rarely the case. Start low soaking the area just above where the leak appears in the house.

Identifying the true location of roof leaks in the attic. In most cases you find out about a roof leak by seeing a water stain on your ceiling. The person in the attic watches carefully while the one on the roof floods the roof with the hose starting at the bottom the eaves and slowly working uproof until water from the leak appears in the attic. Review the active leak and note the surface where the leak is dripping from.

Most noticeable to the eye are leaks caused by an object for example an errant nail that s managed. Inspect the underside of the roof for objects that have pierced it or have been attached to it. Use a garden hose with nozzle control to water test for roof leaks. Water stains will often appear darker due to wood rot mildew or mold.