COMMON CAUSES OF ROOF LEAKS IN WESTCHESTER NEW YORK

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COMMON CAUSES OF ROOF LEAKS IN WESTCHESTER NEW
YORK
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• Sandy storm created havoc in New York. Heavy
  winds, heavy rainfall, snowfall, improper
  maintenance can cause roof leakages. Lets see
  some common causes of roof leakages

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1. Improper maintenance

• You should regularly check your roofs so that you
  can spot any problem at the early stage. Regular
  checking and repairing of roofs is less expensive
  than a major repair.

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2. Flashing

• Flashing is any thin metal sheet or fitting that
  covers a seam or transition point in a roof. If
  it is damaged or not installed correctly, then it
  can cause leakages.

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3. Improper installations

• Improper installation of roofs by contractor is
  one of the major causes of leakages. This may
  includes flashings, shingles, chimneys etc.

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4. Tiles

• Due ageing or cracking or missing of tiles can
  cause leakage.

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5. Cables and dish antenna

• Many times when you install dish antennas on the
  roofs, it may result some holes. Or, when you
  remove dish antennas from roof, you couldnt seal
  the holes properly. These holes can cause
  leakages.

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6. Moss, leaves and tree branches

• Moss, leaves and tree branches may slow down or
  even block the flow of water from the roof. They
  cause leakages.

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7. Shingles

• Cracked, cupped or damaged shingles can create
  some problems for your roofs. Sometimes heavy
  wind can take off the shingles from your roofs
  that results in leakages.

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