Keeping the Rain Where It Belongs: An Homage to Roofs

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How Challenging Will A Roof Repair Project Be?

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Roofing repair work is a job that can vary wildly in terms of overall complexity. Some tasks involve nothing more than climbing up a ladder and applying some sealing compound. Others may require a crew to cut out sections of the roof, perform repairs to underlying structures, and button everything back up tight.

There are, however, a few early indicators of whether the process will be easy or hard. Let's look at three signs of whether you're in for a challenging roofing repair project.

Visible Bowing or Cratering

One of the biggest indications of potential trouble is that you can tell gravity is pulling down on at least a section of the roof. This is especially concerning if the roof is saddlebacked at the peak.

Most of this sort of damage is caused by water getting underneath the roofing materials and damaging plywood and the longer timbers underneath. You need to address this roof repair problem as soon as possible because leaving it be risks destroying the roof or the entire building.

If you're lucky, the damage is limited to a section of the plywood decking that the materials go into. A few contractors can saw out the damaged portion, install fresh plywood and roofing materials, and then seal the edges. Unlucky folks, though, may face major repairs to the roof's supporting structures.

A Hole

You might not feel fortunate to see a big hole in a roof, but it's probably a good thing. That's the case at least as long you spotted the hole early, such as the day after a storm. The repair procedure is usually straightforward, with a contractor cutting out the ragged edges of the hole and then performing a similar repair to the one done for compromised plywood.

If the hole is left without repairs for long, however, water can get into the structure and cause massive damage. This is another scenario where early repairs will save big money.

Water or Stains on the Inside of the House

Once water gets into a roof, it will eventually find a way to the lower portions of the building. Especially if the affected area of the roof is small, you might not notice the problem until the water starts getting into the living spaces. It may show up as straining, or it might lead to wallpaper peeling. Sometimes leaking water is visible.

These types of roofing repair efforts are usually more time-consuming than labor-intensive. Tracking down the source can take a while, but the repairs are typically simple once the problem is found.

To learn more, contact a resource like Page Roofing & Contracting Services, LLC.


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