Find Leak and Fix Flat Roof

It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year.
Find Leak and Fix Flat Roof
The key areas to check for leaks are flashing or where roofing has pulled away from a chimney or vents. Sutrisno Gallery/Shutterstuck
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Dear James: There is a small leak from the asphalt roll garage roof. It’s not very old, so I prefer to just repair it. How can I locate to leak and fix it?—Mindy F.

Dear Mindy: Although a flat roll roof is more prone to leaks than a typical pitched roof, there certainly are many leak-free flat roofs. It is wise to inspect a flat roof at least twice each year and preferably four times (once each season). Rainwater tends to puddle on a flat roof.

James Dulley
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