Roof leaks are the most common roofing issues encountered with residential as well as with commercial and industrial architecture. Here are some things that you should do if you notice that your roof is letting water through:
- Move your belongings to a safe place – whether the leak affects only the attic or you notice the problem when water is pouring through the ceiling, the first thing to do is to move the objects from the affected area to a safe space, away from the water;
- Contain the water – grab towels, buckets, large pots, garbage bins and any other container that you can find to hold up the water and to prevent further damage;
- Locate the leak – the leak is usually right above the dampness. If you have a pitched roof, go to the attic and look up at the roof from underneath – you will probably see a hole where roof covering components no longer overlap, are missing or damaged. If you have a flat roof, use a ladder to climb up to the roof and perform a visual inspection of the roof surface;
- Document the damage – take pictures and video footage to have evidence of the damage in case you want to file a roof insurance claim later;
- Take repair action – if you feel comfortable performing roof repairs and you are sure that you have located the roof leak correctly, you can replace the damaged component yourself. However, the best way to act is to hire industry leading Aurora roofing companies for the job.