Old Roof Leaking

Tommy scribbins owner of accent roofing service talks to a homeowner about an upcoming roof replacement.

Old roof leaking.

A roof leak at the edge of a dormer can allow a lot of water to enter your home. If your roof is old enough you may need to replace it entirely. In fact it s rare for leaks to develop in open areas of uninterrupted shingles even on older roofs. Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk.

They can be several feet above the leak or to the right or left of it. Both danger and the probability of structural erosion increase if unaddressed. Worn out flashing or missing sealant can also cause roof leaks around dormers. They usually aren t the first place you should look for a leak but once they are old and worn enough they can become a problem.

Shingles don t last forever. Photo by duane stork. If you discover a leak after you have a roof installed scribbins says to call your roofer and express confidence that he s going to make things right. Just remember that a small leak will not go away it will only get worse.

Corroded cracked broken and missing shingles cause leaks and may need to be repaired. Penetrations can include plumbing and roof vents chimneys dormers or anything else that projects through the roof. Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk. Replace any missing or rotted siding above the step flashing on dormers.

Roof leaks are typically just signs of a much larger problem.