Trials and Tribulations of Leaks

Today we were making rain on top of the roof! John has been trying to find the source of a leak that has been occasionally dripping through the ceiling in the garage. He has been at this for over a week! We have been blessed with rainy weather, making it easy to uncover sections of tarp and watch for drips.                            


Today it wasn't raining...so up on the roof we went. After getting over my fear of being close to the edge, even though I wasn't very close, I used the garden hose to water the composition roofing. Since that didn't produce any leaking, John moved the tarp back passed the corner.   

Shuffling the rocks and various 2x4's around to move the tarp has been entertainment for the Wolfs. Sandy has been watching the changing arrangements.

       

This corner spot is where we think the trouble may lie...

The flashing next to John's tummy is suspicious. It was added by a carpenter a few years ago to solve the problem, but I think it caused another one...

John is removing the tacked-down strip holding the tarp.

 Time for some rain showers!

 Do you think we could get the leak to begin...NO! We'll have to wait for Mother Nature to help out; the forecast is for rain.

Mother Nature was busy painting trees!

Vine Maple leaves still clinging to the vine.

Paperbark Maple, (Acer griseum) looking up

is one of the later turning maple trees. It's color has been changing daily.