Complex rooflines, tall sanctuaries and where leaks start
Large community buildings have more of everything: more edges, more penetrations and more places where one roof section meets another. Leaks often start at those joints rather than in the middle of a field of shingles. A stain in a sanctuary ceiling may be several feet away from the point where water enters.
Height is another factor. Tall steep roofs need proper safety equipment and planning, and some leaks can be checked only from a lift. Bell towers, chimneys and rooftop units also add flashing details. With spring storms and winter freeze and thaw in the area, small gaps at these joints can open further each year. A roof inspection with photos is a sensible first step before deciding how much work is needed.





