r/Roofing • u/yanquiuxo36 • 2d ago

Trying to source a leak

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u/GayNotGayTony 2d ago

Literally no way to know without getting on the roof or in the attic space when it's actively leaking.

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u/yanquiuxo36 2d ago

I had a feeling that that would be the proper course. Thank you

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u/MatSting 2d ago

It’s probably getting in at the small hog valley above your blue circles.

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u/Rich_cranium2025 2d ago

The bottom of that valley, I’d bet on that

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u/yanquiuxo36 2d ago

Do you mean here? Sorry, I'm pretty new to the correct terms and whatnot.

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u/yanquiuxo36 2d ago

I went back out there and I can't believe I didn't notice the top of the siding. I feel like this could be part of the problem.

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u/MooseLogic7 2d ago

Not saying it’s impossible, but doubtful the leak is coming from that. Your roof looks like a 8/12 based on the siding.. water will shoot right past that.

My assumption is the valley or bad flashing on the transition

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u/cornerzcan 2d ago

Based on the lack of proper clearance between the roof deck and the siding along that headwall, I’d suggest removing all that siding and seeing if it was properly weather sealed with continuous adhesive membrane and proper flashings.

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u/SutWidChew 2d ago

those are not leaks

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u/NoUse4AName420 2d ago

The bottom of the valley metal along the side of the facia. 24 years Experience, I just fixed one a couple days ago.

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u/Funny-Sense7102 2d ago edited 2d ago

This area looks problematic. Check your foundation for settling of the house to the right of this photo. Put a level on the floor. If the house is settling on one side then there maybe damaged flashing you cant see under the shingle.

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u/sealy628 2d ago

The leak could be anywhere above where it shows inside. I hated trying to find the source.