Why is my attic wet after heavy rain?
A straight answer for Greendale homeowners, from TruRoof roof repair.
You climb into the attic after a storm and find a dark wet spot on the plywood. It happens a lot in Greendale, where older homes near US 50 and newer builds off I-275 both take a beating from sudden downpours. You just want to know where the water is getting in before it gets worse.
A wet spot on attic plywood means water is sneaking past your roof. It usually starts higher up than the stain. Rain hits a cracked pipe boot, loose flashing, or a missing shingle. Then it runs downhill along the rafters before soaking into the wood. In Greendale, heavy spring and summer storms can turn a tiny gap into a big wet mess fast.
Fixing it can be a small job or a bigger one. A single torn shingle or bad pipe boot might take an hour and cost a couple hundred dollars. If the leak has been hiding for months, the decking underneath could be soft or rotted. That means cutting out and replacing a section of plywood, which adds time and cost. The only way to know is to look at the roof right above the stain.
Mark the wet spot with blue tape so you don't lose it. Go outside and look at the roof directly above that mark. Check for curled shingles, cracked caulk around a vent pipe, or rusted metal flashing near a chimney or wall. If you see daylight through the boards, call TruRoof at (513) 555-0199. We trace the leak back to its real entry point and fix it before the decking rots.
Once it is fixed, the attic stays dry. No more buckets, no more worry every time it rains. Just solid wood and a roof that does its job.
What people in Greendale say
"I'm reviewing my two new roofs, on my house and my garage, installed by TruRoof. The company, and Damon Chuke, their representative, helped me work with the insurance company, and with understanding all the details of the whole process. They took out an obsolete chimney, were on time and professional, and the finished roofs and flashing are beautiful. Many compliments from neighbors. Highly recommended by me."
"We have a beautiful condo in a historic building from the 1840s. Late November had a bad leak in the dining room area. I called Britt at TruRoof who came out and inspected the entire roof of the building. He said to do the entire roof could be around $50,000. But then he started laughing and said you need to caulk the area around one of the chimneys. I thought he was nuts, but I did the caulking, which cost me about 25 bucks worth of outdoor caulk, and there are no more leaks. I cannot express my appreciation for his diligence and his honesty. That kind of a company and a person is rare these days. Highly, highly, highly recommend these guys."
"TruRoof did an outstanding job from start to finish. Communication leading up to the start date was great. Once on site and the project started, everything went as discussed, and the crew was very professional."
Other things people in Greendale ask
water dripping from ceiling light fixture
Turn off the electricity to that room at the breaker. Place a bucket under the leak. Call for emergency roof repair right away. The roof needs a tarp and a permanent fix to stop water from getting into the wiring.
can you repair just part of a roof
A partial repair is normal when the rest of the roof has life left. An honest inspection tells you which one you need.
missing shingles after storm
Do not climb on the roof. Take photos from the ground. Call a roofing company that handles storm damage. They will check for hidden damage and help you decide if you need a repair or a full replacement.
how much does roof repair cost
Small repairs like replacing a few shingles or sealing flashing can cost $300 to $800. Bigger repairs with decking replacement run higher. Ask for a repair quote before committing to anything larger.
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TruRoof handles roof repair in Greendale and the area around it.