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The exterior parts of your home are vulnerable to water damage, starting with your roof. Roof leak repairs are the top reason homeowners in Lincoln, Alabama, reach out to David Perry Construction for help. Their professionals say roof leaks can cause costly damage to your home’s walls, attic, foundation, and exterior, so they encourage you to be alert for any of these alarming signs of a roof leak.

4 Indicators You Need Roof Leak Repairs

1. You Find Water Stains Inside or Out

Inspect your home periodically for signs of water damage. Water stains can be difficult to see, especially when they form in dark corners. Stains can indicate a large leak is present, but they can also discolor your floors, ceilings, or walls if they are not treated as soon as possible, and can result in mold and mildew. Water spots can also develop underneath your roofline outdoors, so check there as well. 

2. You See or Hear a Drip

roof leak repairsIf the sound or sight of a drip leads to your ceiling, get it checked. There could be any number of culprits behind this. For example, an ice dam might have built up on your roof and is thawing. The constant presence of moisture on your roof can lead to mold and mildew growth, so the problem needs to be resolved as soon as possible.

3. You Find Shingles in Your Yard or Debris in Your Gutters

Roof leak repairs often begin with missing or loose shingles that allow water to enter your house.  Roofs that have had frequent patches to fix missing or loose shingles are more susceptible to leaking over time. If you find roofing materials in your yard or gutters, inspect your attic. There’s a strong chance your roof has a leak and you don’t know it yet.

4. Moss or Mold Is Growing on the Exterior of Your Home

This problem can have multiple causes, but it may indicate your roofing system, including your gutters, is failing. When your gutters are leaking, there will be signs of erosion beneath them and on the sides of your house’s exterior. Add gutter covers or repair sagging ones to fix the problem before it leads to a larger leak inside your home.

No matter what’s causing the issue, don’t delay roof leak repairs. Call David Perry Construction at (205) 763-0815 for a free estimate, or visit their website to learn more about their roofing services.

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