Guides
What to do right now, and how to find where it's actually coming from
- The first hour of a roof leak: what to do before help arrivesWhat actually matters in the first sixty minutes, before you worry about who to call.
- Finding the source of a roof leak: flashing, vents, valleys, skylightsA guide to the specific spots a roofer checks first, and why the drip point can mislead you.
- Repair or replace: a decision checklist for a leaking roofWhat to look at, beyond the leak itself, before choosing between a repair and a replacement.
- Ice dams and attic condensation vs. a true roof leakThree different causes of a wet ceiling in cold weather, and how to tell which one you have.
- Tarping a roof: what it does, and its limitsA temporary measure explained honestly: what it buys you, and what it doesn't.