Sometimes it s obvious to see that you have a leaking roof.
How to know if you have a roof leak.
In order to trace a leak back to its original source it helps to visually see the active leak instead of depending on the remnants of the leak such as staining on the ceiling.
Once you locate the source of the water mark the area.
It s best if you can see the leak as it occurs.
If you see drips moisture on the walls or moisture stains but don t see them often you may still have a leak in your roof.
If you notice discoloration on your ceiling or walls take a closer look for mold moisture and other telltale signs of a leak.
But it s equally important to fix the roof leak as soon as possible to prevent more damage.
Stains can be used to locate roof leaks but they may not reveal the entire story behind the roof leak.
That s because there is a high chance that you might have an ice dam.
If you have an attic the easiest way to spot the leak is to up there on a rainy day.
The ice dam is usually caused by thawing and freezing of melting ice or snow.
Water will reflect light so bring a flashlight along.
On a nice day have a helper tap on the mark while you re on the roof.
In case you see moisture on the walls drips or moisture stains you might still have a leaking roof.
Take action against ice damming this winter with our handy guide.
Sometimes there s a drip.
You may need to have a professional roofing contractor help diagnose your leak issue.
You may notice water dripping or dark stains start to form on your ceiling.