Find That Leak!

It's been raining a few days now in Richmond, VA and this couldn't really be a better time to check for leaks to see if there your house needs repairs before it's too late! Leaks can be quickly and easily repaired if you catch them when they are still small, this also prevents greater and irreperable damage to your home.

How to Find a Leak in a Roof - For Dummies provides really great tips on how to approach this problem since the leak may not always be where you think it is. 

Make sure to check the attic for leaks if you have one, the tutorial also talks about what to do when it is not actually raining. Bring a hose to your rooftop to check for leaks, pretty clever! You'll probably need someone inside the house if you do decide to run a hose so they can help you spot the place where the roof is leaking, when it is raining you won't have this issue.

Moisture or wet spots are all things that you should be checking for on a regular basis on your ceiling, because sometimes a leak can be so small that it needs some time to show. 

Unless you know what you're doing we don't encourage anyone to get on their roof to fix it although most of the fixes can be done in a couple of hours. You could potentially damage your roof further or you could put yourself in danger. 

For more tips and tricks for all your home needs visit:
NewEarthVA.com

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