Old Roof Leaking

Worn out flashing or missing sealant can also cause roof leaks around dormers.

Old roof leaking.

If your roof is old enough you may need to replace it entirely. Rotten or missing trim or siding can allow water to leak behind flashing and into your roof. Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk. If your roof is fewer than 15 years old it can probably be spot repaired instead of requiring a total replacement.

A roof leak at the edge of a dormer can allow a lot of water to enter your home. Dormer leaks can be caused from a number of issues. Roof leaks are typically just signs of a much larger problem. Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk.

Penetrations can include plumbing and roof vents chimneys dormers or anything else that projects through the roof. Corroded cracked broken and missing shingles cause leaks and may need to be repaired. If you discover a leak after you have a roof installed scribbins says to call your roofer and express confidence that he s going to make things right. Tommy scribbins owner of accent roofing service talks to a homeowner about an upcoming roof replacement.

They usually aren t the first place you should look for a leak but once they are old and worn enough they can become a problem. Just remember that a small leak will not go away it will only get worse. Photo by duane stork. Shingles don t last forever.

They can be several feet above the leak or to the right or left of it.