What should I do if my roof is leaking? Part 3

Here we go Los Angeles! Here is Part 3 of our "What to do when you have a leaking roof" series. The roofers at ABC Commercial Roofing (roofinglaroofs.com) are here to help you put your mind at ease. Having a leaky roof can be devastating to your health. We don't want you to worry. Now that the rainy season is coming, we hope to give you a monthly post to help you. Click on the tag "what should I do when my roof leaks" below to see the complete list.

Inspect the roof, inside and out.

You may not want to do this yourself. Either call a professional roofer, or a handyman if you feel more comfortable. But either way, you must check the roof for obvious sources of standing or pooling water. Make sure the valleys, gutters and downspouts are clear of debris. Any water must flow freely off the roof and away from the house. Make sure all parts of the underlying roof are covered with shingles, and that the water barrier is not exposed in any way. You should note that that the leak may not be directly where you noticed the leak inside the house. For this reason, your professional roofer or handyman must inspect the entire region of the leak very carefully. The attic space above the living quarters should also be inspected. This will give you a better indication of how the water is entering the dwelling.

As with previous posts, we will be back next month with the next tip. Again, please click on the tag "what should I do when my roof leaks" below to see the complete list. If by chance, you don't want to wait, we are happy to visit you and inspect the roof for you.

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