Roofing Guide
Water Leaking Through Your Ceiling
By All Purpose Anytime Services LLC
A water stain or active drip from your ceiling means water is getting in somewhere above, and every hour it continues, it spreads through drywall, insulation, and framing. In the DMV, the usual suspects are roof leaks, failed flashing, or a plumbing line in the floor above. Here is how to tell what is causing it and what it takes to fix.
Roof or Flashing Failure
Cracked shingles, failed chimney or skylight flashing, and clogged valleys let rain track into the attic and down to the ceiling. Common after DMV summer storms and winter freeze-thaw cycles.
Plumbing Leak Above
A supply line, drain, or failed wax ring in an upstairs bathroom can soak the ceiling below. These leak even in dry weather, which helps tell them apart from roof leaks.
HVAC Condensation
A clogged AC condensate line or a unit in the attic can overflow and stain the ceiling, especially in summer humidity.
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