Notice where water collects, whether gutters overflow and whether an inside stain changes. The timing and location can help guide a roof assessment.
Pay attention to where water overflows and whether an indoor stain changes while the rain is still falling. A dated note and ground-level photos can help the roofer decide which areas to assess first.
If you need help finding the source of a leak or deciding what work to request, ask Dekoven Roofing for a roof assessment.
Heavy rain can reveal weak points.
Photos with dates help.
Water often travels along rafters or decking before it drips, so the stain may be some distance from the opening. Note where the stain is and where the nearest roof feature sits, such as a vent, chimney or valley.
If rain was wind-driven, record the direction. Some leaks occur only when the wind pushes water upward under flashing.
Report active leaks promptly so protection can be arranged.
Contain the water and call a roofer.
Have it checked.
Yes, water can travel before showing.
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