What if the roof leaks?

Question

Hello! Please tell me what can be done in the following situation. Water flows from the roof of the attic in only one place. Framed a large basin to temporarily solve the problem, but this is not an option. How to fix a leak? (September 14, 2013, Alexey)

Answer

To prevent this from happening in the future, we advise you to regularly inspect the roof of the house at least twice a year. Best if done in the fall and spring. The question is - why? Yes, simply because it is at this time of the year that you can observe such natural phenomena as melting snow or heavy rainfall. If the roof has visible damage, then the problem can be identified quickly and quickly take measures to eliminate it.
Having taken a flashlight with you, you need to immediately begin studying the roof for damage, both from the outside and inside the attic. Here are a few visible signs of a poor roof condition:

if dark spots are found on the roof (may be the result of rotting wood);
the roof begins to sag slightly;
water leaks, as in your case;
and the most obvious reason to sound the alarm is if the light from the flashlight pierces through the roof, or, quite simply, there is a "hole" in this place.

It is also necessary to remember about the inspection of the outer surface of the roof. When inspecting from the outside, it may be possible to determine the cause of the leak much faster.

for roofing;
the formation of rot or mold;
to study the connection of the chimneys with the roof, checking their reliability and tightness.

In philosophy, there is such a thing as the “Occam principle”, this is when often simple actions and decisions can be most effective, and most importantly, the only true ones. By following these simple rules and acting in a timely and efficient manner, you can identify the causes of leaks and effectively deal with them. In your specific case, the reason most likely was a violation of the tightness of the material, or there could be snow or rain water under the roof. In any case, it is necessary to conduct an investigation of the entire roof independently or with the help of experienced specialists. Then it is necessary to quickly replace the part of the roof where the leak was detected so that such incidents do not occur anymore. Careful attention to the roofing, as well as timely inspection and maintenance, will save you from many problems with your roof. The main thing is to do everything on time!