Where do most roof leaks start?

Most leaks start at the transitions and penetrations, not the open field of shingles: flashing at chimneys, walls, and skylights, the rubber pipe boots around plumbing vents, and valleys where two slopes meet. These are where the roof's watertight surface is interrupted. Summit Roofing checks these failure points first when diagnosing a leak.

Why do pipe boots leak so often in Georgia?

The rubber collar sealing a plumbing vent sits in full sun, and Georgia's heat and ultraviolet exposure crack and split it within years, opening a path for water at the penetration. It is one of the most common and most overlooked leak sources. Summit Roofing checks and replaces failed pipe boots as a routine repair, ideally before water reaches the ceiling.

Can flashing be repaired or does it need replacing?

It depends on the condition. Flashing that has lifted or lost its seal can sometimes be reworked, while corroded or poorly installed flashing usually needs replacing and reintegrating with the shingles. The key is that the repair laps correctly with the surrounding roof. Summit Roofing repairs or replaces flashing so it sheds water rather than caulking over the symptom.

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