call a professional here at 1 OAK! More time can lead to wood rot and damage sheetrock, attic insulation, paint, walls, ceiling and carpets. Fix a small leak before it becomes an expensive problem

1. How to Prevent and
Detect Leaks in Your Roof

2. 1 OAK finds these
are the most
basic leak
areas:
° Chimney
° Plumbing vent flashing
° Ice dams
° Skylights
° Wall step flashings
° Furnace Shingles
° Fields of shingles
° Missing Shingles

3. The Best Method to Prevent Leaks
In the wake of finding all the normal spillage
spots in your home, consistently check to
discover little spills before they turn into an
issue.
In the attic, any recognizable spot that has
an opening that lets in the sun's beams
ought to be repaired promptly.

4. What is the first indication of a leak?
A leak can come as:
° Wet spots
° Dripping water
° Circular stains on roof
° Extra granules from black-top
shingle rooftops will stream down
our downspouts
° Paint rising on level rooftops

5. Settle the Leak ASAP
In the event that you see indications of a
leak, don't hold up and call an expert here
at 1 OAK!
Additional time can prompt wood rot and
harm sheetrock, attic protection, paint,
walls, roof and covers. Settle a little leak
before it turns into a costly issue

6. Finding the Source
The start of the
leak may not come
from above the area
of the wet spots,
stains, dribbling water,
and so forth.
Examine by:
° Checking the rooftop
° Fireplace
° AC Coils
what's more, water
warmers mounted in
the attic

7. DIY versus Professional
Know the contrast between a convenient
solution and, genuine harm needing
proficient assistance. Call an expert roofer
like 1 OAK in the event that the rooftop has:
° Multiple holes
° A leak crosswise over framing members
or dividers, which makes finding the
wellspring of the leak troublesome
° Repairs that are not holding
° Damage to material surface or flashed
areas
° The rooftop surface is past your
expertise set (mud tiles, wood shakes,
and metal rooftops)

8. Be Safe
On the off chance that the issue is
sufficiently simple to settle yourself, avoid
potential risk.
° Wear elastic soled shoes to forestall sliding
° Use a harness
° Work in sets

9. Crisis Repair
Move to the rooftop, if capable, with
appropriate gear like a hammer, nails and
materials for example, tar or flashing.
This won't tackle the issue, yet ought to
hold until a noteworthy repair should be
possible by the mortgage holder or expert.

10. Repairing a Shingle Roof
Locate the harmed
shingles.
Expel the harmed
shingles and the layer
above the harmed
shingles.
At that point, supplant
both layers with new
shingles.

11. Keep in mind
Search for basic spots of spillage
Repair leak rapidly
On the off chance that your home needs a
rooftop repair, call anexpert here at 1 OAK
on the if it is vigorously harmed or you are
uncertain how to continue
Take part in security precautionary
measures when fixing your rooftop

12. 770-696-6054
www.1oakRoofing.com