{"id":2533,"date":"2023-01-20T13:20:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T10:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/?p=2533"},"modified":"2025-05-20T12:54:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:54:14","slug":"danger-of-a-leaky-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/danger-of-a-leaky-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"Danger Of A Leaky Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/danger-of-a-leaky-roof\/#Danger_Of_A_Leaky_Roof\" >Danger Of A Leaky Roof<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/danger-of-a-leaky-roof\/#Structural_Deterioration\" >Structural Deterioration:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/danger-of-a-leaky-roof\/#Health_Hazards\" >Health Hazards:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/danger-of-a-leaky-roof\/#Decreased_Energy_Efficiency\" >Decreased Energy Efficiency:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Danger_Of_A_Leaky_Roof\"><\/span>Danger Of A Leaky Roof<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p2\">Do you know about the danger of a leaky roof? If you suspect you have a leak in your roof and that water is getting into your ceiling and wall, you need to do something about it immediately.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Signs of water damage include peeling paint, stains on the ceiling or walls, sagging or warped surfaces and a musky or mildew smell.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-2.png\" alt=\"danger of a leaky roof\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" title=\"%focuskw% %page%%sitename%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-2.png 225w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-2-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-2-40x40.png 40w, https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image1-31-2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Water can cause a lot of damage to your home and increase the risk of health hazards too.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If you have a leak you should contact a professional roofing contractor to inspect and repair the leak.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Even if it is the middle of winter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Elegant Kitchen &amp; Bath<\/span><\/a> can give it a temporary fix that will hold you off until spring, or if need be, they have the experience, tools and expertise to install a new roof entirely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Here are some dangers of ignoring your leaky roof:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structural_Deterioration\"><\/span>Structural Deterioration:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">If your roof has a leak, the first place water is going to enter in the attic or the ceiling. As water seeps through the ceiling, it may drip straight onto the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/top-5-attic-renovation-ideas\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7190\">attic floor damaging the insulation<\/a> and causing mould problems. It damages everything in its path from the underside of the roof decking to a wall and then down along the framing. Over time, the wet wood develops rot and loses its strength.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The roof can begin to sag.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Hazards\"><\/span>Health Hazards:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">Bacteria, fungi and mold can quickly grow- with a day or two of a water related issue.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>Mold can be especially harmful to your health and can lead to serious health issues such as nasal congestion, rhinitis, inflammations and asthma. It is especially harmful to those with allergies or illnesses that affect their immune system.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>If you suspect you have mold already, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decreased_Energy_Efficiency\"><\/span>Decreased Energy Efficiency:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">Have you noticed that your electricity bill has skyrocketed ever since you got a leak? A high utility bill is another side effect of a leaking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/benefits-of-replacing-roof\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3147\">roof<\/a>, as water intrusion caused by it is detrimental to the insulation in the attic area. If your cellulose or fiberglass insulation comes in contact with water, it tends to get saturated. It takes a long time for this to dry out and loses a lot of its insulating properties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">In order to avoid further damage to your home and health, deal with your leaky roof as soon as possible.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elegantkitchenbath.com\/clone\/\"><span class=\"s1\">Elegant Kitchen &amp; Bath<\/span><\/a> from RenovationFind.com will be able to inspect the issue and provide a solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Danger Of A Leaky Roof Do you know about the danger of a leaky roof? 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