Typically, most roofs are replaced during the summer, when the chance of rain is most remote. Yet no matter what time of year it is, if it’s questionable how much longer you can dare to ignore repairing or replacing you roof, contact roofing contractor now. You’ll find their services more available and economical than in late summer and the fall when their waiting lists and prices inevitably grow. Roof repairing can get complicated some times and is definitely not as easy as getting your cell phones repaired.
If the water is coming in through the flat surface of the deck, there may be some wind damage to a shingle, or one may be split because of a direct blow. Things like branches falling out of a tree can cause these kinds of problems. If you happen to have extra shingles that match the color, the easiest option is to simply replace the damaged shingle.
If the leak is coming in from around a chimney or a vent of some kind, then it is likely that the seam where the flashing meets the chimney or vent pipe has developed a gap. This can happen if the caulk that was used begins to dry out, or if the pipe was hit and shifted slightly. In most cases, a fresh coat of tar at this seam will solve the problem.