We Offer Solutions for Roof Leaks in Phoenix & Scottsdale

Do you have a home with roof leaks nobody can seem to solve?

If you do, you are NOT alone. There are many homeowners with roofs that have leaks that they just cannot seem to get rid of nomatter what they do. This includes putting on brand new roofs! Imagine having a brand new roof installed and after going through all of that expense still having the same leaks. This happens more often than most people realize.

Here is an example of a scenario that happens too often: Because of leaks a brand new foam roof was installed on a home in Carefree four years ago by a well known local roofing contractor. It looked perfect to the untrained eye, but after the new roof was installed it literally leaked everywhere! The homeowners became so frustrated that they considered moving simply because the leaking problems could not be fixed. They were told that the roof was not the problem it was the walls that were leaking.

What often happens at this stage is that different “experts” are called out to diagnose the problems with the building and comeup with a solution. Often times one expert will think the problems are coming from cracks in the stucco, another will think it has something to do with the roof, but is not sure exactly what - This goes on and on and can be incredibly frustrating as well as expensive.

How understanding the Building Envelope helps solve roof leak problems

Without a clear understanding of the Building Envelope, many contractors are lost when trying to find a solution. The Building Envelope consists of all the parts of a building that keep weather and water outside of your home. This includes your roof, walls, stem walls, etc.

Stucco homes, common to the Phoenix & Scottsdale areas, can be tricky. Something most people do not realize is that water actually goes through stucco. If set up properly, the water will go through the stucco and hit tar paper or some kind of building wrap and travel down the wall behind the stucco and finally exit the wall. When a roof deck joins a wall the water that gets inside that wall is carried out on top of the roof deck by flashings that tuck under the building paper so that water will exit on top of the roof. This is where the most common mistakes are made by roofers. Too often they install the new roof up over the top of the flashings and actually trap water inside the wall. This gives it no place to go except inside your home or building.

Windows, and other penetrations in walls, are also not often properly flashed around behind the stucco. This creates a void in the water barrier and these places also provide an opportunity for water to get in to your home or building. What all of these things have in common are a whole lot of misunderstanding among many, many people in the building industry.

If your home or building has a leak that can't seem to be solved, call Trades Unlimited. We specialize in finding all leaks and stopping them, for good.

Call us today at 480-483-1775!

My neighbors all referred to how quietly the job went and the workers courtesy.  Without exception they loved my new roof (as much as anyone can love a roof!).

John went out of his way to provide samples and always answered my call promptly.

AnnMarie W
Phoenix, AZ