Most people will consider roof leaks as the single most common type of roofing problem. While a roof leak is only one type of problem, it can be caused by a variety of possible factors. Our team of roofing experts sheds light on the most common causes of roof leaks and moisture damage.
Gaps in Roof Vents
Rubber gaskets on vent pipes can get worn out over time, creating small gaps that water can seep into and cause water damage on your ceiling and vent ducts. If the vents are made of plastic, the material can get brittle over time and develop cracks that let more water into your interior.
Clogged Gutters
Gutters tend to accumulate a lot of dead leaves and branches over time. During strong rains, the debris can block the gutter downspout, causing water runoff to overflow and seep into the rest of the roofing system, creating leaks. By hiring a roofer to maintain your gutters, you can easily avoid this common leak-causing factor.
Bad Flashing
Flashing strips are designed to cover areas that regular shingles or panels can’t completely protect. However, the flashing itself can have its own problems in the form of warping or cracked sealants that can let water through. This is why standard roof maintenance always involves checking the flashing for signs of damage.
Missing or Damaged Shingles
Strong wind, temperature changes and impact damage can cause individual shingles to crack or warp out of shape, compromising the top surface’s ability to keep water from leaking through to the inside. In some cases, entire shingles can get knocked off the roof, causing large gaps that compromise the roof’s weather resistance. Roofing contractors like us can check and replace individual shingles to prevent the problem from getting any worse.
Keep leak-causing factors from causing moisture damage. Nuss Construction Company is the leading roofing contractor in Cherry Hill, Marlton and Moorestown, NJ. Call us at (856) 988-9982, or use this contact form to request a free quote.