The Five Most–Common Causes of Roof Leaks – And What You Can Do
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Published 2021-05-25
In this video Retex Roofing's Josh Lewis walks you through the five most-common reasons why your roof may be leaking, and what you can do immediately to address the issue.
Whether or not you’ve figured out the cause of the leak, it’s wise to get a second opinion by an expert who will inspect your roof – especially when you only notice the issue during stormy weather. If you’re a homeowner in the Richmond, Virginia, area, give our Retex Roofing team a call at 804-442-3314 or reach out to us on our website, at www.retexroofing.com – we’d love to help you out.
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Hole In Your Roof
0:56 Recommendation: Place Tarp Over Hole, But Don't Remove Tree Or Limb By Yourself
1:08 Pipe Collars
1:43 Step Flashing
2:14 Missing, Damaged Shingles
2:32 Most Asphalt Shingle Roofs Last About 20-25 Years
2:48 Nail Pops
3:22 Nail Pop-Related Leak Signs: Water Spots On Ceilings, Bubbling Interior Paint, Musty Smell In Attic
3:33 Your Gutters
4:55 (804)-442-3314
All Comments (21)
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Thank you for the knowledge.
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Thank you for this excellent, informative, and helpful video. I wish Retex was local to me, you’d get my business.
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thank you I went up to roof since was stain in attic on outer roof sheathing. I carefull pulled up on couple shingle to examine nails under . They were RUSTED crumbled nail heads came totally off! Did not use proper galvanized nails. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!! we were wondering why leaks b/c shingles looked beautifully kept but were wavy , exactly as you said nails nails nails. You nailed it !
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Great video! Thanks
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Great video!!!
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Very interesting thank you
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Thank you for the useful information.
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Thank you.
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Great info! Thanks!
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Thank you for this video. I wish you were in FL.
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Shingles are a cheaper way to roof .But it has great limitations. Long term a concrete tiled roof or slate roof are the way to go .
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Shingle life is like a prison sentence. It pretty much serves half the time.
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I was hoping to hear something about improper nail placement. Too close to the edge of joint between shingles etc. Thanks
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This was very helpful! Thank you!
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I hired J &G Exteriors in West Allis Wisconsin. They put on a new roof and didn't properly flash anything and did not install gutter aprons!! My roof leaks worse now than it did before the reroofing! You hire these people and you're not going to be happy with the result. FYI!
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Great info. Do you have a location in NJ? Or referral?
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Do you offer free estimates? Rain today in Midlothian. Dry attic, but there’s a dripping sound in my laundry room wall following tonight’s rain storm. Please advise. Thank you!
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Skylights are the #1 cause of leaks that I have seen.
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Please align those squares hanging on the wall behind you
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Ha ha yes Sears and home Depot used to sub out to junkies and drunk crews in BC , total filthy work. Most commonly cause of roof leaks is shady roofers. Crappy work. All 5 issues here plus many many more. Too many shady roofers
