How to Spot a Roof LeakIf Your Roof Has a Leak, It’s Not Something to Ignore Leaky Roof vs. Moisture or CondensationFirst, if you see stains on your ceiling, make note if there are several small stains, or if you’re seeing one big area that is discolored or stained. The many smaller stains possibly indicate a condensation issue. They will, no doubt, be closer to your exterior walls, and you’ll see them, even if the weather is dry and there hasn’t been rain in a while. If your roof is leaking, the stain could appear anywhere, not just close to the walls, as in the previous example. The center of this kind of stain will be darker in the middle and will get lighter the farther away from the center you look. That’s because the center of a stain caused by a leaking roof is older because that’s where the leak started. Is Your Ceiling Sagging?The biggest reason a ceiling will sag is rain water that has collected into a pool on the ceiling. If your ceiling remains wet, it will break down the ceiling material, and it will become even more soaked and will weaken to the point where it is sagging. Before attempting to repair your roof, the water should be drained totally. This can be accomplished by making a small hole in the wet area, and letting the water drain into a container. Is Your Paint or Wallpaper Peeling?
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