Rain and Winds are not Your Roof’s Best Friend

You think you’re settling in for a late fall or early winter storm that’s been brewing all afternoon. Just as it begins to blow in, you notice a damp spot on the ceiling. Just above the big screen television where you were planning to spend the evening. You didn’t notice anything there two days ago when there was the light shower, though? So why is it happening right now?

It isn’t unusual for homeowners to notice these leaks when storms blow through. Even if it had been raining daily, it takes a rain that is blowing in just right to get up under the flashing or shingles before you’ll notice a leak. Rain that comes in with strong wind, usually horizontally, will create an intrusion with the water that it didn’t a few days ago.

Leaks caused by rain that is driven harder by wind are most common around the chimney, flashings, siding, skylights and where the walls and windows meet. They are also found around the corner boards and any dormers your home may have.

Before winter comes in, it is strongly recommended to have a professional roofer inspect your roof. They will find any possible places that may have loose or missing shingles, curled or missing flashing. The problems they find need to be fixed immediately to avoid any possible roof damage this winter.