1. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 COMMON CAUSES OF ROOF LEAKS IN WESTCHESTER NEW YORK

2. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 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:

3. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 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. 1. Improper maintenance

4. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 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. 2. Flashing

5. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 Improper installation of roofs by contractor is one of the major causes of leakages. This may includes flashings, shingles, chimneys etc. 3. Improper installations

6. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 Due ageing or cracking or missing of tiles can cause leakage. 4. Tiles

7. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 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. 5. Cables and dish antenna

8. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 Moss, leaves and tree branches may slow down or even block the flow of water from the roof. They cause leakages. 6. Moss, leaves and tree branches

9. www.eastcoastroofingny.com Call Us: 914-984-5185 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. 7. Shingles

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