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It always pays to look up! Summer rains can bring welcomed relief to a hot, summer day, but with these cooling showers can come unexpected leaks. These spots recently appeared on a garage ceiling after a very heavy rain shower. Gusty winds combined with heavy rains can cause leaks to appear out of nowhere. This leak was along the flashing, next to a faux dormer on a tile roof. I made a quick call to the roofer and they removed the tiles and repaired the leak. I'm glad I caught it early before further damage may have resulted.
Home watch tip:
Before repainting over the stain, here's a tip to be sure the leak has been successfully repaired. Using a pencil, make several small 1/4" marks along the outside edge of the stain. Later, when you check the stain after several new storms, you can see if the leak has progressed and extended beyond the original marks. When nothing has changed and you are sure the repair has been successful, it's time to repaint.
DON'T LET YOUR LEAKS GO UNDETECTED. CALL US TO WATCH YOUR HOME WHEN YOU'RE AWAY.
ALOHA HOME WATCH SERVICES, LLC
Home watch tip:
Before repainting over the stain, here's a tip to be sure the leak has been successfully repaired. Using a pencil, make several small 1/4" marks along the outside edge of the stain. Later, when you check the stain after several new storms, you can see if the leak has progressed and extended beyond the original marks. When nothing has changed and you are sure the repair has been successful, it's time to repaint.
DON'T LET YOUR LEAKS GO UNDETECTED. CALL US TO WATCH YOUR HOME WHEN YOU'RE AWAY.
ALOHA HOME WATCH SERVICES, LLC
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