In the morning you notice a stain spreading across the ceiling.
Very small stain ceiling roof.
Leaking roof water is one of the most common causes of a stain on a ceiling.
Whether it s the roof or an upstairs bathroom whatever is above the ceiling is usually the source of your moisture problem.
Condensation that occurs in the attic is a common cause of random ceiling stains.
Get to the root of the problem.
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.
This is typically what it takes to prevent roof leakage from ice dams.
Once you identify the leak have someone fix it before you intend to remove the water stains so that the stains do not return.
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.
If you can t identify a possible water source above the ceiling stain you may have a leaky pipe.
The design of your house.
Common sources of water stains.
It shouldn t be too hard to figure out from what area of the home the water is coming.
Roof leaks are the main cause of water stains on the ceiling.
Perhaps your roof isn t so sturdy after all.