As a homeowner, your home must be in good condition so that when you come home you can feel safe. That’s why when an unsightly water stain appears on the ceiling of your home, you can feel stressed and frustrated. Quality Roofing Pro understands how to identify and repair roofs suffering from water damage. Quick attention at that first sign of a water stain can save you both time and money. In this blog, we will cover the common causes of water stains and recommend ways for your home to stay watertight.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Discovering a water stain on the ceiling of your home can be both frustrating and embarrassing. Quality Roofing Pro has this advice to help homeowners with water stains:
- Do not hesitate to address water stains as soon as they are discovered. Ignoring water stains can cause you unnecessary expenses when left unattended.
- Do examine your roof for damage. Fallen debris, ice jams, and pooling water can result in the degradation of your roof creating weak spots.
- Do not try and cover ceiling stains without addressing the problem. No amount of paint will correct the appearance of a ceiling that has an active leak.
Why Should I Worry If I have a Water Stain On My Ceiling?
Discovering a brown water stain on your ceiling is not the worst thing to discover. An actively leaking pipe could be a much more challenging and expensive situation. If you were to find a broken pipe in your ceiling you would naturally deal with the problem immediately to save yourself from further damage and expense. Similarly, you should approach a water stain with the same vigor. Quality Roofing Pro understands it may be tempting to ignore a water stain, especially if it presents as a singular incident. However, ignoring a water stain means ignoring a problem, a growing problem. You may create a breeding ground for mold, mildew, and damaged materials if left ignored. To keep your home and your family safe, it is recommended you problem-solve any water stains as soon as they are discovered.
What Causes Water Stains On My Ceiling?
If you have ever tried to solve a water problem, particularly one related to weather, you know that water can be tricky to evaluate. There could be a variety of reasons why your roof is showing signs of water damage after a stormy or rainy day. If your roof has any weak spots, places where water can pool, or has been exposed to ice and severe weather your roof may be susceptible to damage. Water wants to find a way in. Wind can also play a factor in leaking roofs. Your roof may only show signs of damage if the wind blows in a particular direction. Identifying the problem can be frustrating; however, this attention to detail will protect your home. Regular inspections are critical to managing the condition of your roof and keeping water from getting into your home.
What Should I Do If I Find Stains Appearing On My Ceiling?
Ceiling stains are both annoying and stress-inducing. Water stains can cause your home to lose some of its physical appeal while simultaneously making your home seem less safe. Addressing ceiling stains as soon as you notice them is the best plan of action to avoid future, more expensive costs. It is recommended that you paint over or attempt to disguise the damage on your ceiling after first addressing where the water came from. Covering water stains without fixing the source of the problem will only exacerbate the obvious damage. Painting over a water stain may seem like a temporary fix but, the damage will show through, especially if the area suffers future damage. Considering the level of damage to your ceiling, it may be time to contact a professional for assistance.
You don’t have to deal with the stress of brown, ugly stains on your ceilings. It is possible to get a professional to help assess and address any water problems your roof may develop. Quality Roofing Pro is an exceptional roofing company that prides itself on its customer service and getting the homeowner the help they need.
If you want help tackling those ugly, brown stains on your ceiling call us at (309)371-4436.
