Clogged Roof Drain Updated -

While you can clear the drain opening yourself, sometimes the clog is in the horizontal pipe running under the roof insulation or inside the wall. Call a roofing or plumbing professional if:

When we think about roof maintenance, we usually picture missing shingles, cracked flashing, or rusted gutters. But there is a hidden menace lurking just out of sight that causes more catastrophic water damage than almost any other roofing issue: clogged roof drain

After a rainstorm, walk your roof (safely). Do you see dark stains or debris lines on the membrane? That scum line shows where water sat for more than 48 hours. While you can clear the drain opening yourself,

: For stubborn clogs deeper in the system, use a sewer machine or drain wand. Do you see dark stains or debris lines on the membrane

Having the right equipment makes the job much easier.

A clogged roof drain is a silent threat because we can't see it from the ground. By the time water stains appear on your ceiling tiles, the damage is already done—mold remediation, drywall replacement, and ruined insulation.