Think your roof is leaking? It’s probably not, Omaha experts say - WOWT
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Roofing companies in the Omaha metro are getting swamped by callers who believe their roof is leaking. But experts say the problem is likely not the roof. Trent Lovewell with Weatherguard says his phone is ringing nonstop with people who see water inside their house. Lovewell says extreme weather is exposing other problems. Snow buildup is melting during the day, and then freezing overnight or when the temperatures plunge. The temperature change can cause condensation to build up in attics and drip. Also, ice dams are forming on rooftops, preventing water from draining. The main underlying problem is lack of proper insulation. "If you don't have the correct amount of insulation in your attic, which should be anywhere from 18 to 22 inches, your attic is sucking in cold air from the vents," said Lovewell. "If your vents on your soffits are plugged, then your air can't come in and the air can't go out. With extreme temperatures, you're c