Leak (by Josephine [NY]) Dec 3, 2013 5:52 AM
Leak (by Lee [IN]) Dec 3, 2013 6:38 AM
Leak (by Rangor [TN]) Dec 3, 2013 7:55 AM
Leak (by BillS [CO]) Dec 3, 2013 9:05 AM
Leak (by V [OH]) Dec 3, 2013 11:33 AM
Leak (by Josephine [NY]) Posted on: Dec 3, 2013 5:52 AM Message:
State Specific Question About: NEW YORK (NY)
I have an older house. There was a leak in the ceiling which seemed to be coming from the window area when it rained. After much thought I had siding put on the house and new windows on the side where the leak seemed to be coming from. I rented the apartment thinking I had solved the problem. By some miracle I really have nice tenants so far but the last rain storm the same leak happened again. Any feed back would be appreciated. There are no pipes upstairs in this area. I cannot figure it out. Thankyou for any ideas anyone may have.. --96.232.xxx.xx |
Leak (by Lee [IN]) Posted on: Dec 3, 2013 6:38 AM Message:
What shape are your downspouts and gutters in? --216.69.xx.xx |
Leak (by Rangor [TN]) Posted on: Dec 3, 2013 7:55 AM Message:
I'm not sure about the layout of your house, but the only way I have ever been able to figure out where a leak is really coming from is to get in the attic while it is raining/leaking and trace it from there. Like everything else, water is a servant to gravity and where the leak shows itself is not always where it originates. Good luck. --50.194.xx.xxx |
Leak (by BillS [CO]) Posted on: Dec 3, 2013 9:05 AM Message:
Roofs usually leak at the edges. Around flashing for plumbing and chimneys, valley gutters, and gables. The water then travels by gravity to the point you see it. I seriously doubt that windows or siding would be the point where water is entering the structure. Gutters are a prime suspect as well. --75.160.xxx.xxx |
Leak (by V [OH]) Posted on: Dec 3, 2013 11:33 AM Message:
For a complex water problem koolaid can help, no sugar needed but the bright colors are easier to follow than clear. --75.94.xxx.xxx |
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