Roof Leaking After Rain? What to Do First
ROOF LEAK HELP
Roof Leaking After Rain? Do This First
A roof leak in the middle of a storm is stressful. These steps protect your home right away and help you get the leak fixed properly, whether it is a small drip or water pouring through the ceiling.
CALL 24/7 (830) 529-1321Step-by-Step: What to Do Right Now
- Protect belongings: move furniture and electronics and lay down towels or plastic.
- Catch the water: use buckets and containers.
- Relieve a bulging ceiling: if drywall is bulging with water, carefully poke a small hole at the center over a bucket so it drains instead of collapsing. Keep people clear.
- Check the attic if it is safe, to find where water is coming in.
- Call a roofer: for emergency tarping in Eagle Pass, call (830) 529-1321, 24/7.
- Stay off the roof until it is dry and safe.
Most Common Causes of Roof Leaks
- Cracked rubber pipe boots around plumbing vents
- Loose or rusted flashing at walls and chimneys
- Missing or wind-lifted shingles
- Worn valleys where two roof slopes meet
- Clogged gutters backing water under the edge
- Loose screws or failed seams on metal roofs
Temporary Fix vs Permanent Repair
A tarp or sealant stops water for now, but it is not a repair. Once the weather clears, the actual source needs to be fixed. See roof repair in Eagle Pass or emergency roof repair. If the leak followed hail or wind, read the storm damage roof repair.
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