Roofing Leaks & Initial Flashing Advice

[googyflip]

Hi All

Just after a view from others who might know more about basics of roofing. Had a problem going on 6 years now (Barratts and now out of warranty) and only when storms come from the east (which isn't very often at all) where we get water ingress into the garage.

Interested in views based on the images. Given my logic dictates if the flashing isn't formed well around the tiles and there gaps, strong winds would blow the rain into these gaps towards the wall and then would result in the water ingress into the garage wall?

 

[First Time Buyer Help]

Hard to specifically diagnose that the water ingress is coming between the flashing/brick without seeing more pictures or being there in person. But leaks like these are common, and easily fixed.

Should be covered in the 10 year warranty as the flashing should definitely not be failing now. You should lodge first a complaint with the builder you bought it from, and if not, then escalate to a claim against the 10 year new build insurance.

Don't try to diagnose the problem yourself - that's not your job - at some point a professional inspection should take place, to determine the works required.

 

[New Build Inspector]

Clearly got water penetration ...leadwork or ridge not sure
Get builder to investigate

 

[pixelsu]

How did you manage to solve the problem? Did you have to hire professional constructs for that?
Once I got a leakage like this in my garage and was really afraid of mold. That’s why I called Indianapolis roof company immediately and had the roof repaired right away. I still don’t know why it happened. There probably was an insulation problem, and it caused the water drainage.
I always try to prevent any issues of this kind and remove them right away because I am really afraid of mold in my house/garage, and I know how difficult it might be to remove it (almost impossible sometimes).

 

[worenim]

Based on your description and the images, your logic makes sense. If the flashing around the tiles isn’t properly formed or has gaps, strong winds combined with rain can drive water through those openings, leading to water ingress along the garage wall. Even small gaps can allow water to follow the path of least resistance under tiles or along the roof deck. This is something tile roof experts often see. Given that it only happens with storms from the east, the issue is likely wind-driven water exploiting a localized weak spot. A professional inspection can help identify and seal the specific entry points.