Assess Your Own Roof Repair Needs When It Rains

You may be curious to know whether your roof is doing its job of protecting your home from the elements properly. Although a roofing contractor can provide you with the comprehensive inspection you may need to thoroughly assess the integrity of your roofing, every time it rains you have an opportunity to perform your own inspections to see if your home requires roof repair.

It is important to regularly assess your home’s roofing for any compromises that cause leaks. Although a leak can seem no more than annoying, even the smallest leaks can cause major damage. It’s also important to know that when you have a leak it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is entering your home in that same location. Water can travel and come into your home after traveling at length, causing damage along the way. By regularly checking up on your home, you can avoid costly roof repair for extensive damages caused by water.

The first step is to search for signs of dampness in every room in your home. Not all leaks are defined by water dripping from your ceiling to your floor. When water enters your home, it can also cause stains on the ceilings or create an environment for mold and mildew to grow. If you see staining or dark spots, it is important that you take action immediately and call in a professional. The damage from the water creates the need for roof repair, but mold and mildew can be extremely dangerous substances to the health and wellness of your family too. It is important that they are dealt with in a professional manner, especially if the growth is extensive. 

Second, head up to your attic. Usually a leak will happen in your attic first before it shows up in your home. You may even be able to take care of the leak yourself temporarily before a roofing contractor can work on your property. With a fair amount of skill you may be able to repair it permanently. If you find a compromised spot of your roof in the attic, hammer a long nail next to the place where it is leaking. Make sure to put a bucket underneath to catch all the water that’s coming in. 

Third, when it stops raining, let your roof dry off a bit before heading up to inspect the outside of your roof and mark off where your leak is. You will need to use a product like plastic cement or other waterproof solution to repair the leak and the hole you put in the roof from the nail. Make sure that you inspect your roof repair next time it rains to ensure that it’s working.

For more extensive problems, it is always best to hire a professional roofing contractor. But for the little problems, every time it rains is another opportunity to ensure that your roofing is working properly and gives you an opportunity to also repair small compromises in its structure.