Different Types of Roof Repairs

Different Types of Roof Repairs

Roofs are designed to protect your home from the elements, but it isn’t uncommon for damage to occur due to extreme weather or wear and tear. When that happens, you’ll need to call for repairs as soon as possible. But it’s not a great idea to go on the roof during a storm or in freezing conditions. That’s why we have different types of roof repairs services.

Fascia Repair

The fascia is the long wooden board that runs along the edge of your roof overhang. It connects to the rafters, closes off your attic area and serves as the mount for your gutters. If your roof has a damaged fascia, it can allow moisture into your attic and lead to other problems, like mold, mildew and rot.

Fascia boards can be made from wood or other materials like aluminum and UPVC. However, wood is more common because it is affordable and can be stained or painted to match your home’s exterior.

To keep your fascia looking good, it’s important to clean it regularly with a hose and brush or broom. Also, check it periodically for bee, hornet or wasp nests that might need to be removed. If the problem is serious, you’ll need to contact a professional roofing contractor to handle the soffit and fascia repair. They will inspect the damage and provide a quote for the work needed.

Leak Repair

A roof is an important part of any home, but it’s something that most families don’t think much about unless there is a problem. Fortunately, roof repair services exist to prevent problems from becoming larger disasters and save homeowners money by keeping their homes safe and dry for years to come!

One of the most common–and serious–types of roof repairs is fixing a leak. If left unchecked, a leak can cause water damage to ceilings, walls, floors, and even furniture. Leaks can also lead to mold growth, rotted framing and sheathing, and destroyed insulation.

To locate a leak, you can start by looking for water stains on the ceiling and then track them down to the source. Often, the leak starts at a point that penetrates the roof. This could be a skylight, vents, chimney, or dormer. The flashing that seals these protruding areas is a common source of leaks, and it’s usually best to replace the existing flashing rather than using caulk as a temporary fix.

Flashing Repair

While shingles tend to get all the attention, a roof consists of a number of other components that are also vital for protecting your home from rain, leaks and other problems. These include gutters, flashing and more.

Flashing is a thin sheet of metal that is used to seal the edges of openings in your roof. It’s installed around chimneys, skylights and venting pipes as well as dormers. It’s usually made of rust-resistant galvanized metal or aluminum, although copper is sometimes used as well.

It’s important to make sure your flashing is in good condition, since water can easily sink beneath it and into your home. This is often caused by aging caulking that no longer effectively seals the joints in your roof. Fortunately, repairing your flashing is generally a relatively inexpensive task that can be completed quickly. In some cases, you may need to replace the flashing completely. It’s best to leave this job to a professional, though.

Chimney Repair

A chimney is a big part of the roof and needs proper maintenance to keep people safe. The chimney lets ashes, carbon monoxide and smoke escape and keeps creosote (a highly flammable dark tar-like substance) from building up inside the flue and in the firebox of your fireplace and causing house fires.

Chimneys need to be protected from moisture as well as stray animals and debris that can get into the fireplace or chimney. Moisture is the biggest danger to a chimney, because it can cause masonry cracking, chimney collapse or extensive damage to ceilings and walls in a home.

Chimneys need to be kept watertight with flashing, a sheet of metal that keeps rain from getting into the chimney. If you see a leaking chimney flashing, you need to have it repaired or replaced. The flashing is usually made of two layers: step flashing and counter flashing. A reputable roofer can replace flashing easily and affordably.