Throughout the cold, windy and wet months of the year, whether it be rain, snow, or sleet, your roof ought to keep you warm and dry. What indications should you look for if you think your roof could be leaking to determine if you need an emergency roof repair or replacement?
Here are some signs you need emergency roof repair services…
#1 Wind Rips Your Shingles Off
While 50 mph winds may seem strong, if you’re warm and dry indoors, they might not seem like a big deal. But, for an old roof, a strong wind from the appropriate direction might necessitate an urgent roof repair. Expect a leak to occur once the base of your shingles is exposed. After significant windstorms, carefully inspect your shingles, especially if your roof is older.
#2 The Roof Has Sustained Damage
Additional roof hazards might lie in the branches above your home during a windstorm or a snowfall. While trees are lovely to look at, they can lose limbs or even topple over as they become older or injured. It’s likely that if a huge limb or tree falls on your house, it will tear off the roof and pierce the felt paper or other leak-proofing material.
#3 Excessive Snowfall & Ice
In addition to successfully eroding entire hillsides, the freeze-thaw cycle of ice is also quite effective at doing the same to your roofing.
Snow buildup on the roof is common in many parts of the country. If ice builds up and moves beneath the shingles as a result of freezing and thawing, your winter weather may result in substantial leaks. Throughout the winter, maintain an attentive eye inside your home or in the attic to make sure you aren’t dealing with ice jams or ice dams.
#4 You Must Replace Your Gutters
Although problematic gutters might not seem to be a roofing issue, they can really produce problems that extend all the way to the roof. Water back-ups that dislodge and destroy roofs and create leaks might result from blocked or frozen gutters that are filled with debris or ice and snow.
#5 The Walls Have Spots
Regrettably, not all roof leaks are as evident as a brown patch or trickle on the ceiling. If a leak is not immediately apparent, it may go unnoticed for a long period.
Take a walk around your home and evaluate the state of your outside walls if you suspect you have a leak. Keep a close eye on the edge, ceiling and corners of the wall that connect with the roof.
Do your walls have any water stains? If so, your walls are experiencing a water leak of some kind. Piping in your drainage system or the roof might be the source of this leak.
Have a roofing firm come take a look if you observe that your walls are changing on the inside or the exterior– it’s better to be safe than sorry.
#6 Your Roofing Is In Poor Condition
There is only one method to determine if your roof is in good shape, whether it is leaking or whether it is not leaking: examine the roof.
Before calling a professional, double-check the situation by climbing up on the roof and examining its design. Are any shingles missing? Do you see any fractures? Do you have any standing water on your roof? Also, carefully examine your gutter system’s downspouts for obstructions. To prevent issues with the gutter system, debris must be cleared away.
#7 Gutters Sag
Gutters only sag when they are carrying too much weight. This is typically an indication that there is too much water in them because of a blockage in the downspout or another location in the gutters. The overall gutter system will collapse if the problem is not rectified. This may result in mold development, foundation fractures, broken windows, and other problems.
Summary:
Don’t wait if you’ve determined that your situation requires emergency roof leak repair. For immediate help, call Arko Exteriors of Minnesota at 763-434-2756.