The phrase "leaking ceilings" refers to when a building's roof or upper part has holes or cracks, allowing water to come inside and drip or flow through the ceiling. Full definition
Some residents say they use the toilets while holding open umbrellas under leaking ceilings. (pix11.com)
Exhibit A has been Trenton Central High School, just a few miles from the Statehouse, where leaking ceilings and crumbling masonry greet students each day. (b4njkids.org)
Also the spend on the office environment was clearly a pressure point — grey walls, leaking ceiling panels, meeting rooms with no natural light and stained carpets were everyday bugbears. (social.hays.com)