What To Do With A Roof Leak Until The Roofer Arrives
Rainy days are best enjoyed snuggled up on your couch watching movies. You keep hearing the sound of water dripping coming from the dining room though... Odd. Upon investigation, you find a leak in your ceiling. What are you going to do? First, you're going to calmly and quietly contact the best roofing company at the Lake of the Ozarks to schedule a roof repair. Next, you're going to take action to get the immediate situation under control by following these simple steps:
A sprung leak in your roof can cause major damage to your home if not addressed quickly and correctly. One of the most important steps you can take is to stop the damage from spreading. Find the wettest spot and place a bucket and plastic in that area to catch the majority of the water. If you notice that your ceiling is bubbling where the water is leaking from, that's a pretty good indication that there is standing water which means great potential for some serious damage. Poke a small hole in the bubble to release the water and to prevent the standing water from spreading further and causing more damage.
Leaking water can cause further damage to more than just your roof and ceiling. Water tends to find paths of travel, so even though you've found a major leak in the center of the room, the source of the leak could be coming from somewhere else. Check the surrounding floor and wall area for moisture. Make sure the carpet and flooring is dry to avoid mold or staining. If your carpet is saturated, it may be necessary to pull back the carpet to allow the padding to dry out thoroughly. Use fans to dry it out faster.
Once you've addressed the immediate concerns and minimized any potential damage, you'll want to try to pinpoint the source of the leak. Don't just assume that where it's leaking in your ceiling is where the roof leak is. As stated before, water finds travel paths. In an attic this could mean that there are several feet between the source of the leak in the roof and the leak in the ceiling. The best way to find the source is to get in the attic and start investigating.
Once you've located the source, you'll want to temporarily fix your problem until something more permanent can be done. Some great quick fix ideas are duct tape, a patch, sealant, a tarp, and/or buckets. Clean the area surrounding the point of entry before trying to patch the hole to avoid it from failing before your Lake of the Ozarks roofer arrives. Clean up and dry any wet areas you find in the attic to avoid a mold issue. We would recommend not climbing on your roof to find the source of the problem that way; instead, leave the heights to a licensed professional.
Now that you've called a roofer and gotten the immediate issue addressed on the inside of your home you can get back to watching your movie. Put some popcorn on. Grab your favorite beverage. Enjoy the sound of the rain on your roof. Leave the rest to the roofing experts at the Lake of the Ozarks. With over 100 years of combined experience in the roofing industry, you can be sure we'll provide high quality work, professional and personal service, and competitive pricing. Don't go anywhere else for your Lake of the Ozarks roofing needs.
Minimize the Damage
A sprung leak in your roof can cause major damage to your home if not addressed quickly and correctly. One of the most important steps you can take is to stop the damage from spreading. Find the wettest spot and place a bucket and plastic in that area to catch the majority of the water. If you notice that your ceiling is bubbling where the water is leaking from, that's a pretty good indication that there is standing water which means great potential for some serious damage. Poke a small hole in the bubble to release the water and to prevent the standing water from spreading further and causing more damage.
Avoid Extended Damage
Leaking water can cause further damage to more than just your roof and ceiling. Water tends to find paths of travel, so even though you've found a major leak in the center of the room, the source of the leak could be coming from somewhere else. Check the surrounding floor and wall area for moisture. Make sure the carpet and flooring is dry to avoid mold or staining. If your carpet is saturated, it may be necessary to pull back the carpet to allow the padding to dry out thoroughly. Use fans to dry it out faster.
Locate the Leak Source
Once you've addressed the immediate concerns and minimized any potential damage, you'll want to try to pinpoint the source of the leak. Don't just assume that where it's leaking in your ceiling is where the roof leak is. As stated before, water finds travel paths. In an attic this could mean that there are several feet between the source of the leak in the roof and the leak in the ceiling. The best way to find the source is to get in the attic and start investigating.
Once you've located the source, you'll want to temporarily fix your problem until something more permanent can be done. Some great quick fix ideas are duct tape, a patch, sealant, a tarp, and/or buckets. Clean the area surrounding the point of entry before trying to patch the hole to avoid it from failing before your Lake of the Ozarks roofer arrives. Clean up and dry any wet areas you find in the attic to avoid a mold issue. We would recommend not climbing on your roof to find the source of the problem that way; instead, leave the heights to a licensed professional.
Now that you've called a roofer and gotten the immediate issue addressed on the inside of your home you can get back to watching your movie. Put some popcorn on. Grab your favorite beverage. Enjoy the sound of the rain on your roof. Leave the rest to the roofing experts at the Lake of the Ozarks. With over 100 years of combined experience in the roofing industry, you can be sure we'll provide high quality work, professional and personal service, and competitive pricing. Don't go anywhere else for your Lake of the Ozarks roofing needs.
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