Roof leaks are not only among the most common roofing problems – they are also issues that don’t stop at causing a few drops to fall from your ceiling or at causing a damp patch to appear in your room. A leaking ceiling is usually a sign of a much more severe problem, a sign of compromised roof integrity. Leaks appear when the roofing cover lets water to penetrate into the deeper layers of the roof, from where the drops become absorbed by the wooden components of the roof structure and fall on the attic floor. Roof leaks can affect several different parts of the house beside the wooden structure of the roof – here are some:
- The ceiling and the walls – in most cases, roof leaks are detected only when they cause damp patches on the ceilings and on the walls. Drywall can conceal seeping water for a long time, hiding the problem or making it difficult for you to detect, but not experienced Elmhurst roofing contractors;
- The insulation – in very severe cases, roof leaks can penetrate into the insulation in the walls of the house, soaking it and compromising its performance;
- Mold and mildew – roof leaks are the most common causes behind the appearance of unsightly and dangerous mold and mildew.
