Roof Verge Leak

Missing tiles or damaged flashing can allow water into your roof space causing lasting damage and long term problems.

Roof verge leak.

Tomorrow i m going to lightly spray the roof ridge vent to see if i can reproduce the problem. The other part of your roof which may need repairing over time are the soffits and fascias. Our photo above left shows broken clay roof tiles a very common clay tile roof defect that is also a common leak source. If this problem is left unattested the damage can spread to other parts and it can cause even more serious problems.

At the photo lower left corner you can see a pair of replacement clay tiles that have been put in place but more replacements are needed wherever a broken roof tile is found. We have recently moved into a house which has concrete floors and we seem to have a leak coming through them. A damaged or worn out roof verge can result in leaks during rainy seasons. Inspect the entire roof regularly and make repairs if necessary.

We didnt notice it when we first moved in the water had been turned off and the house empty for about 8 months. The leak is one specific spot but close to the roof wall not ridge vent. A quote for 3 5k on potential roof repairs triggers a roof inspection failed roof verges are a common problem we were recently called to a property in stoke on trent after a client was quoted 3 5k for substantial roof repairs relating to roof verge failure. If left unattended the damage can easily spread to other parts of the roof and also cause problems for your ceiling.

It is possible to fix such problems at home. So i m not sure. If you roof verge got damaged or worn then you should make a quick inspection and see if there are any leak problems. I pulled a hose to the roof and hosed the roof wall for 20 min with no sign of the leak.

The roof repair costs in this article are correct as of 2020. Repairing a roof verge. Roof maintenance is very important. Dry verge roofing makes use of interlocking caps that fit over the edge of your roof tiles and offers an effective and more importantly durable alternative to wet verges.

The most obvious advantage of a dry verge system is the durability of plastic.