Get to the root of the problem.
Very small stain ceiling roof.
While a leak in the roof can appear to be the cause of a ceiling stain often the true cause is found in other home systems such as ceiling fans and gutters.
Perhaps your roof isn t so sturdy after all.
Leaking roof water is one of the most common causes of a stain on a ceiling.
It s also not uncommon for water to run along rafters or piping before dropping onto your ceiling obfuscating the true source of the problem.
In the morning you notice a stain spreading across the ceiling.
If you can t identify a possible water source above the ceiling stain you may have a leaky pipe.
Random ceiling stains no roof leaks.
Condensation that occurs in the attic is a common cause of random ceiling stains.
Whether it s the roof or an upstairs bathroom whatever is above the ceiling is usually the source of your moisture problem.
Common sources of water stains.
To identify a roof leak you should look for the obvious factors like missing or damaged shingles roof tiles torn flashings or loose screws on the exterior of the roof.
The design of your house.
This is typically what it takes to prevent roof leakage from ice dams.
It shouldn t be too hard to figure out from what area of the home the water is coming.