Serving Lubbock
Ceiling & Roof Leak Water Damage Repair in Lubbock, TX
The leak is traced above the stain and corrected, wet insulation comes out, the cavity is dried to a reading, and only then is the ceiling repaired. The leak is traced uphill from the stain and corrected before anything else. Soaked insulation comes out of the cavity, the framing and the back of the ceiling are dried and read to the dry standard, and only then is the ceiling repaired and painted, so the stain does not return through new paint.
Quoted on site by the contractor who visits
Often needed alongside
- Structural Drying & Dehumidification
Sealed air movers and dehumidifiers bring framing, subfloor and drywall back to a measured dry standard, with daily readings logged from inside the material.
- Mold Inspection & Testing
An independent assessor confirms whether the assembly that got wet is actually dry, whether growth started while it was not, and how far it reaches.
Frequently asked questions
What do the turbines on the roof actually do?
They pull air out of the attic, and here they do it constantly. A turbine turns whenever the wind blows, and on the High Plains that is most of the time, so the attic is held below the pressure of the house beneath it rather than simply being ventilated.
Why does a depressurized attic matter?
Because it draws from the house. A lower pressure above means air is pulled up out of the living space through every gap in the ceiling, and that air carries moisture with it into a cold roof space. The result is a damp attic with no leak anywhere.
Is more ventilation the answer?
It is usually the opposite. Adding ventilation increases the draw, so the sensible move is sealing the ceiling plane so the attic stops pulling from the house, and then letting the turbines vent the roof space rather than the rooms. That is the order it is done in.
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