Garage Roof Flashing Leaking

When a roof leaks the problem is often due to leaks in and around the metal roof flashing that protects roof edges valleys and the junctions between roofing and obstructions such as chimneys dormers and vent pipes.

Garage roof flashing leaking.

Worn out flashing or missing sealant can also cause roof leaks around dormers. Water may enter the garage through the walls but the source of the leak could be higher on the structure. A roof leak at the edge of a dormer can allow a lot of water to enter your home. This article illustrates and discusses alternate or rather goofy attempts at roof wall intersection flashing to prevent leaks water damage and points out where leak risks may remain.

If your ceiling has a plastic vapor barrier between the drywall and the attic insulation push the insulation aside and look for flow stains on the plastic often water runs to openings in the vapor barrier such as at ceiling light fixtures. In our page top photo my grandson tanner gilligan points out the white caulk that was installed as a stopgap measure where the builder has installed a bay. Some roof leaks are tough to locate. Flashing seals roof transitions where absorption can occur or where water runs down.

Rotten or missing trim or siding can allow water to leak behind flashing and into your roof. Flashing s put where a chimney penetrates the roof or where the roof joins a dormer. Sometimes the water shows up at a ceiling spot distant from the leak. Dormer leaks can be caused from a number of issues.