Old Roof Leaking

Dig out any cracked or dry caulking that isn t properly sealing adjoining surfaces and replace with silicone caulk.

Old roof leaking.

Shingles don t last forever. Worn out flashing or missing sealant can also cause roof leaks around dormers. Rotten or missing trim or siding can allow water to leak behind flashing and into your roof. 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. Roof leaks are typically just signs of a much larger problem. Dormer leaks can be caused from a number of issues. 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.

In fact it s rare for leaks to develop in open areas of uninterrupted shingles even on older roofs. Both danger and the probability of structural erosion increase if unaddressed. Replace any missing or rotted siding above the step flashing on dormers. Photo by duane stork.

Corroded cracked broken and missing shingles cause leaks and may need to be repaired. Penetrations can include plumbing and roof vents chimneys dormers or anything else that projects through the roof. If your roof is fewer than 15 years old it can probably be spot repaired instead of requiring a total replacement. Recaulk the corner flashing if any areas have hardened caulk.

If your roof is old enough you may need to replace it entirely.