It’s always tricky to pinpoint the exact location of a leak. It may appear to originate in one area, but water is sneaky and moves in unexpected paths. try to determine where the leak is coming from. You maybe able to access your attic to track down the source of a leak but In the case of a low-pitched roof, you may have no alternative but to remove all the roofing just to track down the problem.
Chances are, the leakage is probably due to flashing, poor installation, or the roofing material itself. Damaged, corroded, or improperly installed flashing is a common problem on most roofing systems. If the roofing material is in good condition, you may have to remove an area of siding as well as some of the roofing to replace any damaged flashing (Generally, the only reason to remove all of the roofing would be if it’s nearing the end of its useful life.)
A capable roofing contractor should be able to make this repair for you. Resist the temptation to turn the problem over to a handyman with a bucket of tar. You might save some money in the short run, but slathering roofing tar on the flashing doesn’t really fix the problem, and can actually accelerate the problem (corrosion) by trapping moisture between the tar and the metal. If it does turn out that the roofing is past it’s life span and has to be removed, you should have the flashing replaced at the same time. There’s no point trying to protect a new roof with old flashing.
Always remember to hire a reputable roofing Contractor who is Licensed and Insured. It’ll save you money in the long run, believe me I’ve seen the result of unlicensed work. I’ll definitely cover this topic soon in our blog.
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