Roof leak in your attic after a storm?

You go up to the attic after a downpour and see a dark wet spot on the plywood. You don't know if it's new or old, or where the water is getting in. In Green Township, where many homes were built in the mid-century, those wet spots can turn into rotting decking fast.

That dark wet spot on the plywood is a roof leak. Water can travel, so the entry point is often higher than the stain. Missing shingles, cracked flashing around chimneys or vents, or a worn rubber pipe boot are the usual suspects. Even a small gap can let in gallons during an Ohio thunderstorm. Many Green Township homes went up in the 1950s and 60s. Their original roofs may now be letting water in after a storm.

The price to fix a roof leak ranges widely. Replacing a few shingles might cost a couple hundred dollars. If the decking is rotted, the work can climb past $1,500. Most repairs are done in a day. If a storm caused the damage, your homeowner's insurance may cover it. TruRoof works with insurance adjusters so you don't have to.

Right now, mark the wet area in your attic with blue tape. Then go outside and look at the roof above it. Check for missing shingles, bent flashing, or a cracked pipe boot. Water travels downhill, so the leak could start higher up. Don't wait, because moisture rots plywood fast. Call TruRoof for a free, no-pressure inspection. We'll find the leak and fix it before it gets worse.

Once the leak is sealed, your attic will stay dry through the next heavy rain. That old stain won't spread. You stop worrying every time the weather turns. Your roof is solid over your home again, and you can get back to normal life in Green Township.

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