Causes of roof leaks
They consist of mechanical damage to the roof surface, especially at its intersection with utility lines. The roof can leak due to microcracks in the rolled material, a violation of the tightness of the roofing carpet, or the lack of a transition side.
The main reason is wear and tear of the material, frequent and excessive precipitation. Let's list what can happen due to a roof leak: the base of the roof is damaged, and a leak in the ceiling occurs in apartments on the top floor. This in turn can cause material damage to residents.
How to repair?
In case of swelling, the affected areas are opened crosswise with a cutting instrument and the edges are turned away. Then the mastic is applied inside with a spatula, and the edges are returned to their place and nailed. The damaged area is covered with a patch that is several cm larger than the damage. Broken seams are cleaned, lubricated with mastic and nailed. If there is material, apply a patch on top along the entire seam. The cracks are sealed in a similar way with mastic, and a “patch” is applied on top. In places where damage is frequent, lay a strip or two of new material.
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Where to contact
You should interact with the management organization, which, under an agreement with residents, is obliged to carry out routine repairs in apartment buildings and, if necessary, involve contractors in eliminating leaks. You will need to submit your application in writing.
An initiative group of residents can tackle the problem (usually everything depends on its scale). The management organization is the body to contact if the roof of an apartment building is leaking. First, the application must be addressed to her. If it does not respond to the legitimate demands of citizens, then it is necessary to contact the Housing Inspectorate or the prosecutor's office. If a solution to the problem is not found, you will need to go to court.
