Remodeling Attic Office During A Roof Leak

 

Kitchen and Bath Remodeling of St Louis remodeled a attic office space during a rain storm and found out that there was a roof leak causing water to come into the attic.  Bob Villa gives some tips on how to detect a roof leak. Here is the source of the article: https://www.bobvila.com/articles/roof-leaking-repair

Asphalt shingles are the most popular roofing material for homes today, accounting for nearly 70% of domestic roofing installations, according to Tom Bollnow, senior director of technical services at the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). And for good reason—asphalt shingles are lightweight, durable, attractive, and priced well compared to competitive roofing materials.

While most asphalt shingles are manufactured with the latest advancements in weather- and wind-resistance, fire safety, and long-lasting performance, even the best of them can develop problems over time. The good news is that an asphalt shingle roof is probably the easiest type to repair, since curled shingles can be flattened and re-secured, and old shingles can simply be replaced. Plus, asphalt shingles make the warning signs of a serious roofing problem readily perceptible.

Related: Should You Replace or Repair Your Roof?

If you discover that your roof is leaking—most likely evident by water stains on the ceiling—note the leak’s location. Look to see if there are any curled, cracked, or missing shingles. Leaks can occur at any point where shingles butt, or where caulking and flashing have been compromised. End caps, the tent-shaped shingles that cover the angular peaks of the roof, can also be the source of leaks, so check those as well.

If you discover shingle problems (which you can do from the ground with a good pair of binoculars), repairs may be an easy fix. Curled-back shingles, for example, can be re-secured by brushing on a coating of asphalt roofing cement or finding its equivalent compound in tubes for use with a caulk gun. You’ll want to apply a generous amount of roofing cement to the underside of the shingle to make certain that the edge and corners are secured. Then press firmly to set. Note: Shingles will be more pliable in warm weather than when it’s cold, so consider that factor when resolving problems.

If shingles are cracked, missing or rotten, replacing them may be another simple fix (provided you have the replacement shingles). To remove a damaged shingle, lift the edges of the surrounding shingles and carefully remove nails with a pry bar. Once the nails are removed, the shingle should slide out. Scrape away any of the residue cement from the roof and level or remove protruding nails.

After speaking with a professional from Tapias Roofing they recommend replacing the shingles that are damaged so I continued following some of Bob Villa’s do it yourself tips in the rest of this article below.

Before you attempt to replace a new shingle, round the back corners with a utility knife. This will make it easier for you to slide the shingle under the one above and align it with those on either side. Once you have it in position, lift the corners of the overlapping shingles and fasten the top of the new replacement with 6d galvanized roofing nails. Be sure to secure with nails in each corner. Last, cover the nail heads with roof cement and smooth down the overlapping shingle edges.

To repair leaks caused by metal flashing around chimneys and dormers, simply reseal joints with a caulk gun of roofing cement. If you see damage to joints previously sealed with a line of roof cement, apply a fresh new coat with a putty knife.

If you are replacing a row of shingles, or if you find that shingles lift from the roof easily, it may be time to call in a professional roofer to inspect the situation. Spot repairs will not extend the life of a roof in need of replacement.

The remodeling attic office during a roof leak was not such a huge problem after researching online and calling a roofing vendor for tips.

 

 

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