Finding a Roof Leak

Posted by Bob Bulmer on Wed 26th September 2007 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Damp Issues

Identifying the exact location of a roof leak can be very tricky. Rain water can travel some distance before it makes itself apparent giving you a bit of a headache in terms of the source.

However, there are certain things to look out for which can help:

1. Check likely locations such as a party wall or chimney breast in the loft. These are classic spots for leaks. Usually, the cause is a defective flashing seal that can be easily repaired.

2. Loose slates and wind damage can cause leakages. Identify, defective slates on your roof and match the location with the presumed source of the leak.

3. As a cross check it maybe helpful to run a water sprinkler over the roof, while someone inside watches for the source of the leak. 

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