leaky roof
Water gets through
A leaky roof is a roof that allows water to penetrate, typically through damaged or deteriorated sections.
The phrase often appears in discussions of housing conditions and neglected maintenance: The landlord ignored complaints about the leaky roof for months.
A leaky roof may serve as shorthand for broader disrepair or financial struggle.
- dripLiquid falling slowly
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
- shinglesOverlapping roof cladding
- water damageDestruction from liquid intrusion
- water stainDried moisture discoloration
ceiling collapse · mold · attic · patch · tarp · gutter · rainstorm · storm damage · soggy · damp · insulation · plywood · contractor · home repair · repair · puddle · rainy season · dripping
- building damagestructural collapse, cracked foundation, wall crack, bowing, sagging
- building defectsfoundation crack, wall crack, water damage, cracked foundation, structural failure
- Fixer-Uppersfixer-upper, handyman special, needs work, distressed property, gut job
- shoddy workhack job, rush job
- worn out thingsscuffed shoes
- slumsslum, slums, shanty, shanties, shack