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When tracking down a leak, start by looking at the roof uphill from the stains. The first thing to look for is roof penetrations — items poking through the roofing are the most common source of leaks.

Roof leaks can occur for a variety of reasons. They typically start out small and grow over time into larger problems. That said, even a small roof leak can cause major damage to your home. Besides ...

Missing shingles, granules filling the gutters, water stains on the ceiling after rainstorms—they all point to roofing problems. Pay attention to these warning signs and act before the problem gets ...

Your homeowners insurance policy generally covers roof leaks and damage, as long as the cause is not specifically excluded in your policy. However, if a leak occurs due to lack of maintenance, you may ...

This is a step-by-step guide on what you should do if your roof starts to leak due to heavy rain in a storm, according to ...

In this week’s column, I’m going to explain where almost all roof leaks happen, and how simple it is to prevent or fix them. Most professional roofers will agree that a roof’s flashing is at the ...