Condo roofs, tile and coastal exposure
Deerfield Beach has a lot of mid-rise and low-rise condominium buildings with flat or low-slope roofs, along with tile and shingle roofs on villas and houses. Being close to the ocean brings salt air and wind that wears sealant, flashing and fasteners. Roof drains fill with leaves and sand, and heavy rain can overwhelm them quickly.
Older single-family neighborhoods near the water often have tile roofs with aging underlayment, while some mid-century homes have shingle roofs patched several times. Water entering at a wall or a chimney can travel along a rafter and appear on a ceiling far from the real leak, so tracing the true source takes patience and careful testing.
