Flashing tiles shingles or deteriorating parts on the roof that indicated signs of needed repair.
Roof water damade.
A standard homeowners insurance policy will cover water damage and roof leaks unless they re the result of gross negligence on your part.
You should be able to notice water spots on the decking while walking on the roof.
Roof leak repairs must be make immediately.
Even if the roof leak is caused by a.
This exposes the underlying framing and insulation to rain and moisture creating a hospitable environment for mold growth.
However as shingles age strong winds can bend or lift them from the roof.
If not handled quickly a leaky roof can turn into a major problem even as serious as a roof cave in.
In a word yes.
This can also rot the wood framing of the house compromising its.
Plumbing faucets or pipes leaking over time causing damage to the walls ceilings or floors.
Water damage from a roof leak doesn t just create ugly spots on the ceiling and walls.
Worse mold can be deadly so it s important to prevent it from growing from the start.
Water damage may cause the decking to rot and leave the roof susceptible to potential leaks in the future.
Soft and spongy wood decking is an indication of a longstanding water damage.
Water damage caused by seepage coming in from cracks in the foundation or at the exterior of the house allowing water to enter your home.