How to Deal with A Leaking Roof

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How to Deal with A Leaking Roof
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• A leak in your roof can cause panic to set in,
  but while it is important to act quickly as soon
  as you spot one, there are some simple things you
  can do to limit the damage and cost of repairs
  until a professional roof repair contractor
  arrives
• Mitigate any moisture damage
• Not all leaks in a roof will cause a puddle to
  appear on the floor, instead you may notice some
  discoloration on the ceiling or a wall, that has
  been caused by water pooling behind it. If you
  spot a puddle on the floor, there may be a
  greater sense of urgency, but equally, if you
  discover a discolored patch on your ceiling or
  wall, you should take immediate steps to secure
  the scene.

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• Securing the scene
• If theres no puddle as yet, place a bucket
  underneath to catch the drips, or for a steadier
  dripping or flow of water, clear everything out
  of the waters path and use a thick piece of
  sheeting (ideally plastic) to throw over larger
  items that might get wet, but are too heavy to
  move.
• Do your best to drain the water
• A sturdy ladder is best if you have one,
  otherwise a chair will do puncture the
  water-damaged patch with a tool such as a
  screwdriver, to prevent moisture from seeping in
  and causing your ceiling to sag, or even worse,
  collapse.

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• Try to locate the source of the leak
• If you have an attic, head up there during
  daylight hours (if its safe to do so) and look
  up to see if you can spot light streaming through
  from anywhere. If you dont see any holes or
  cracks that could be the source of the leak, then
  you can move on to the water-test method. This
  involves somebody standing on or at the base of
  the roof on a ladder (only if safe to do so) and
  showering the roof with a hose to see if the
  person inside can spot the leak. However, this
  step is really only advisable for those with a
  knowledge of roofs and roof repair, and if you
  dont know what youre doing or cant safely
  investigate the leak further, its time to call
  the professionals.

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• What to do if a professional cant reach you
  immediately
• The best that you can do if a roof repair
  contractor cant get to you quickly, is to take
  temporary measures to protect your roof and your
  home, such as covering the roof with heavy
  plastic sheeting (often not possible and may also
  not be safe to do), or laying a tarp down where
  the water is coming in.
• Seek professional help
• While spotting a leak might be easy in some
  cases, other times there might be more complex or
  less obvious sources of a leak, and only someone
  qualified and experienced in roof repairs can
  help you solve the problem and prevent any
  further damage from occurring to your roof and/or
  home.

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• A leaking roof can be a real worry, but
  fortunately, in most instances you can find a
  local roof repair company to come and fix the
  problem within 24 hours. In an emergency
  situation, such as if the leak is severe or a
  repairman cant reach you quickly enough, you can
  take temporary measures to prevent further damage
  from occurring, but always take care when dealing
  with your roof, and only ever go on it if its
  safe to do so and someone else is there to assist
  you.

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