A leaking roof can be hiding until the damage is done. However, there are simple checks which can be carried out from the ground or from the loft before serious damage occurs.
Daylight Through the Roof Boards
Pinprick Holes of Light Through Your Roof Boards – Small Spaces Where Water Will Penetrate to Cause Harm.
Sagging or Dipping Roofline
Inspect the roofline. A roof which has sagged or dipped is likely to contain damaged timbers, possibly with long-standing moisture in the roof structure.
Water Stains on Ceilings
Stains on the ceilings may appear as brown or yellowish marks and even if the surface appears to be dry, there could be hidden leaks which have been occurring for some time. Roofers Chichester is covered in more detail at https://www.randsroofing.co.uk/roofing-services/roofers-chichester/.
Cracked or Slipped Tiles
Loose or damaged roof tiles, whether they have slipped, cracked or even gone missing entirely, will expose the underlying felt of your roof to the worst of the wet weather – and, indeed, several loose tiles can rapidly develop into a major problem.
Granules in the Gutters
Granules in the Gutters – The Roof Surface is Washing Off. This can be surface coating or roofing material itself that is peeling from aging felt or old roofing material, such as from a mineral faced roof.
Damaged Flashing
Many roofs have metal flashing around points of connection for example around Chimneys, Skylights and Rooftop Valleys. Here damage to the Flashing can be a point of entry for water. Immediately repair damaged flashing to prevent further damage to other parts of the roof. If you are intending to carry out roof repair work then check out if planning permission is required. In particular if you live in a conservation area then it is worth checking prior to commencement of work.
If you suspect any damage to your roof then searching for Roofers Chichester could help find a local roofer.
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