Leaks in your roof can cause damage to your home. Water can seep into your attic and walls, causing mold and mildew, damaging the roof membrane, and allowing moisture to enter your home and eventually your living spaces. As the water sits on your roof over time, it can damage shingles, fascia boards, rafters, trusses, ceilings, and walls. The water can even soak into insulation, wood, drywall, and subfloors, which will be smelled and tracked into your home. If you have a leaky roof, you should hire a High Skillz Roofing professional to find the leaks and deal with them.
What types of damage can a leaky roof do?
When you have leaks in your roof, the water doesn’t have to be pouring into your house for your roof to be damaged. Even if you caught the leak right away, the water has already done damage to your roof. Chances are you have already noticed mold growing on the walls of the rooms below the leak. This mold can cause a lot of damage to your belongings, but the mold is just the beginning of the damage. Behind the mold is the wood that has been eaten by the leaks. If you don’t take care of your roof soon, it will begin to cause:
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Property Damage
Leaks in your roof can have serious consequences for your property. Water that sits on the roof over time can cause your shingles to deteriorate, and can eventually render them less effective at their job, which is protecting your home. The water can also seep into your walls or ceiling, causing damage to the drywall or plaster. Any damage that appears to be caused by water may be cause for concern. Small cracks or holes in the ceiling, mildew or mold growth, or sections of the ceiling that appear to be soaked through are all reasons to call on a professional to assess the damage.
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Ceiling Damage
If you have problems with your roof, it can do a lot of damage to the inside of your home. Some of these damages, such as mold, are more obvious than others, and you can spot them from a distance. Others, such as decomposition, are not easy to see, but they can still have a serious effect on your home.
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Roof material Damage
A leaky roof can do a lot of damage. It can cause the fabric of your roof to rot and mold. The wood framing can warp or become weak. The structure can develop cracks and fall apart. All this can lead to leaks that can lead to the growth of toxic mold.
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Water Damage
The most common leaks are caused by ice dams. When the temperature drops to the freezing point, water that’s been absorbed by your roof can freeze and expand, pushing up the shingles. When the ice melts it can run down the roof, under the shingles, and into your home. This can do serious damage to your roof, but it’s also a great opportunity for you to place a tarp to protect your home’s framing and siding.
How to repair/replace a leaky roof?
Leaky roofs can be a nightmare for any homeowner: they can cause damage to your interior, cause health concerns for your family, and can be a real hassle to repair. Luckily for you, roof repair is one of our specialties. But just what is it we do to fix a leaky roof? It depends on the type of leak, but typically we’ll clean out any material which has been collected in the hole, then patch the hole itself with a temporary or permanent solution. Once we’ve got your roof patched, we’ll make sure to check it over to make sure it is completely sealed.
