It\u2019s still raining here in the Chicagoland area and that means that many homeowners will inevitably be finding out (if they haven\u2019t already) that water is making it into their homes. A leaky roof introduces issues for homeowners regardless of weather conditions, but a leaky roof during a storm can quickly escalate to a much bigger issue. By the time the water becomes noticeable in the interior of the house, the drywall has likely already saturated and could be at risk of crumbling if not diagnosed and repaired quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily, there are<\/em> a few simple measures you can take right now<\/em> to prevent further damage and more costly repairs until one of our roofing experts is able to assess the damage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n (Note: If the water spots dry between storms, you are very likely facing a leaking roof whereas the presence of water regardless of weather conditions could be caused by a plumbing leak).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Equipped with a flashlight, bucket and any necessary protective gear, carefully enter the attic. You\u2019ll now need to locate the spot where the ceiling is saturated by observing visible wet spots or areas of water-compacted insulation between roof joists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n