Cawston roofing contractors in British Columbia

When a roof leak happens, you can bet that it’s going to do more than just leave a stain on your ceiling and carpet. Roof leaks allow water to enter attic spaces, instantly ruining insulation R-value, destroying most building materials that get in its way and worst of all-create wood rotting fungus, musty mildew and dangerous black mold within just a few days. That’s why it can’t be stressed enough that once a roof leak starts, it’s imperative that you repair the damages right away before more serious problems have a chance to occur. But more often than not, it’s too late once a roof leak starts to prevent trouble from brewing behind walls and in hidden attic locations. So what do you do to keep roof leaks from happening to your Cawston home or business in the first place?

Performing Roof Repairs when Necessary

The third and final step towards preventing costly roof repairs is by ensuring minor repairs take place long before larger problems have a chance to happen. Even when roof leaks aren’t evident, when you discover a few exposed nails in your shingles, you may think that since a problem like this has gone on for years, why fix it now? The old adage “Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke” doesn’t apply here. All roofing problems should be treated like an emergency, especially when so much is on the line a minor repair costs are just a drop in the bucket compared to the average roof leak repair. But how do you know you need a roof repair and not a complete roof replacement to solve your roofing troubles?

Minor Repairs now Prevent Costly Repairs Later

It’s extremely important to repair these minor damages right away, before problems get worse. It’s no secret that when roofing problems occur, they are only going to get more expensive the longer they have a chance to continue unabated. Be sure that you hire a licensed, insured and experienced roofing contractor to make the roof repairs or you may be in for more damages down the road. It doesn’t take much to know the workings of installing a new roof, but to find and repair minor roofing problems for good takes skill, knowledge and experience to get the job done once; and done right. Before you hire any roofers to perform repair work on your CA home or businesses asphalt shingle roof, it’s in your best interests to ask for credentials, references and licensing information to ensure you roofers know their stuff so you can get the most out of your next shingle repair project.

A roof leak can be a horrible thing to come home to. Puddled water, stained ceilings and ruined furniture are sure to be discovered. But puddles of water on your floor are just the beginning of problems. Once water has been allowed to sit in insulation, on wood and other roofing materials, dangerous mold, mildew and fungus can begin to grow. Mildew can damage paper products and insulative materials in attic spaces. Wood fungus can grow in warm and wet places within days that can rot structural components, turning them into crumbling woodchips in no time fast.

Never climb on your own roof and inspect the structure, as this can be a dangerous and even deadly task if you don’t have the proper training and safety equipment. Be sure your roofers perform a complete and thorough roof inspection before they provide you with a bid for any emergency roof repairs; otherwise you may get stuck with a high priced and unnecessary roof replacement. Call us right away or fill out the box in the upper right hand corner of your screen for a free roof inspection and no obligation estimate today and you can be sure we’ll help you keep your next shingle repair as cheap as possible.