Roof leaks can interrupt production, damage inventory and deteriorate building components. Because there is usually a sense of urgency around repairing a leak, it’s easy to jump to an incorrect conclusion. Below are a few common misconceptions when dealing with roof leaks:
- A brand new roofing system requires no maintenance.
- Roof leaks are impossible to find and fix
- Installing a new roof system will stop all roof leaks.
- The source of all roof leaks can be found through a visual inspection
- All flat roofs leak; therefore shingles and trusses are required.
- Spreading tar over a large roof area will stop the roof leak.
Roof leaks can be caused by many things other than worn waterproofing materials. Many other building components can cause leaks. Plumbing fixtures, condensation lines, HVAC equipment, masonry walls, fascia systems , as well as metal skylight frames can often be the source of pesky roof leaks. Some leaks only happen in severe weather conditions. Complicating matters, roof leaks can "travel" from the actual entry point up to 50 feet before becoming apparent inside the building. These sorts of issues make investigating leaks a thorny process.
Leak Investigation
Fairchild Roofing utilizes a deductive method to determine the precise source of a roof leak. Using methodical water-testing to recreate the weather conditions that cause the problem, most leaks can be identified. If the roofing system does not leak after testing, other building components are tested. By saturating masonry walls or roof mounted HVAC equipment in the water testing process, hidden leaks can often be discovered. Once the source of the leak has been determined repairs will be made if possible.
Options for Repair
The professionals at Fairchild Roofing will provide your company with thorough leak testing and repair options.
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