How to Prevent your Roofs from Water Damage

Carelessness when it comes to roof maintenance can lead to damages and leakages from the roof. Luckily, these damages are preventable if these precautionary measures are taken: More can be found here.

• Replace Damaged Shingles ASAP:

Cracks, bending or damaged shingles gives room for leakages. However, if this is not repaired or replaced immediately, it could expand with time to cause greater leakages or total destruction. When you notice some shingle debris on your walkway, garage or anywhere around the house, then, a shingle is broken.

Alternatively, there can be off-colored patches on your roof. This also suggests a problem in the roofing area. Replacing a shingle is very easy and can be done personally with some basic tools –hiring a contractor is not really necessary if you feel comfortable about it. Discover facts about How to Detect Hail Damages on your Roofs.

• Repair Ponding Areas

When rain falls, you may notice water build-up in a particular area; this is telling you there’s a problem with the roof. Flat and low-sloped roofs tend to experience this problem more, but it can occur in steeply-pitched roofs too. 

The best thing to do is to call a roofing contractor. It may require replacing some shingles or repairing the decking. Whichever it is, act fast, to avoid further problem.

Conclusively, inspect your gutters and pay attention to slightest changes in the roofs especially during the rainy season.

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