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UnofficialSlimShady OP t1_iqsk8va wrote

Reply to comment by nadalcameron in Leaky ceiling, poked a hole in the ceiling with a screwdriver, and after 15 minutes the dripping stopped. What's going on? by UnofficialSlimShady

I was going to put a thin tarp on the roof until I can get a roofer in next week to fix it. Anything else I should do in the mean time?

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rivalarrival t1_iqsngpp wrote

If you have any access to the attic, leave the door or hatch open. A fan in the attic area would also be useful.

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nadalcameron t1_iqsla0a wrote

Try to keep things dry. Make sure the air is circulating well in the kitchen. About all you can do until they get there, as far as I know. From having two different roofs leak.

Thankfully if it just started everything could be good. Especially with you getting people out there quick. Roof leaks are the worst.

Good luck with it.

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trash_recycle t1_iqt6wi4 wrote

Pull out any accessible wet insulation that you find, it's basically a sponge holding moisture. Anything you can do to get airflow onto the wet surfaces. If you see microbial growth spray it with a disinfectant. Google the bleach to water ratio if you don't have access to "ready to use" antimicrobial products.

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nsa_reddit_monitor t1_iqt9raw wrote

> Google the bleach to water ratio

IIRC my bottle of drinking bleach has the ratio printed on the label.

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alan_an t1_iqt4hgy wrote

If you can find where the roof is leaking, put henry 208 over the roof.

Same thing happened to me and I used a tarp, but it keeps moving with the wind even with bricks all over. If you put it there for too long the tarp will disintegrate and leave little strands everywhere.

Depending on how long it will take to get your roof fixed, use tarp for a few weeks, henry for months.

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tinacat933 t1_iqsooy8 wrote

Call your insurance and see if they will help pay for it inside and out. You may need to go into your attic and see if part of your ceiling need replaced

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floppy_socks t1_iqty7rq wrote

Go on the roof and seal around your vents that stick through the roof.

Same thing happened to me. I think I used flex seal.

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