One of the most important parts of a home is the roof. The roof keeps the home covered from wind, rain and other weather elements. When the weather is bad and your roof is damaged you are sure to find out about it. There are several problems with your roof that can lead to a roof leak and other damage that can be devastating. If you want to be sure that you are checking, inspecting and having repairs done to your roof to eliminate major damage follow some maintenance tips. These can find small problems before they lead to something much bigger.
Nickerson Roofing lists tips on maintaining your roofs to help prevent leaks.
A Small Roof Hole is a Big Problem: One of the most common troubles when it comes to leaks are holes in the roof. A small puncture in the roofing material can cause enough of a divot that the water will congregate there and start to leak in the home. If you notice that there is an area that may have a puncture you want to be sure that it is repaired as soon as possible. There are several problem areas that seem to cause punctures and that is around chimneys, skylights and other vents. These areas need to be inspected and many times need some maintenance to ensure they are sealed properly.
Do You Have A Roof Drip Edge: One thing that on occasion is missed all together is having a drip edge installed on the roof of your home. This is a necessity to ensure that water and other debris that is coming off the roof is directed away from the home. The fascia and roof can be damaged if the debris is not funneled off and away properly. That can lead to more home repairs that can be prevented. A drip edge can be installed by a professional roofer if you have a home that is missing it all together. If you have a home that the drip edge needs to be repaired call a professional to do the repairs for you.
Is It Really Your Roof Causing The Leak: If you notice that you have a spot on the ceiling you are sure to assume that the problem is the roof! Although it can be the culprit there are some other things that can be the source of the leak as well. One of them is the ventilation on the inside of your attic. The attic needs to have some air flow to ventilate the space from condensation and other moisture. Your AC Unit can also be leaking condensation and causing the leak which has nothing to do with the roof at all. You can always have your roof inspected for potential leaks and damage.
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