Lanark roofing contractors in Ontario

Preventing Roof Leaks before They Start

Once you’ve stopped the roof leak, it’s important that you keep more roof leaks from taking place. Keep an eye out for potential problems like the ones listed above and be sure to keep leaf debris and branches off of your asphalt shingle roof and out of gutters. Never use harsh abrasives, snow shovels or pressure washing on your shingles as this can easily cause more roof leaks than it prevents. It’s also a good idea to keep trees trimmed back from the structure at least six feet. When swaying branches blown by the wind rub against shingles; it’s a roof leak waiting to take place.

Roofing Maintenance Checklist

• Remove all leaf debris
• Cut branches back from the roof and walls six feet
• Clean gutters and downspouts
• Seal windows and doors
• Clean debris from soffit and fascia with broom
• Keep vines and other landscaping materials away from the home
• Prevent animal infestation by securing all soffit ventilation and closing all holes
• Ensure satellite dishes are attached properly

Most roofing repairs can be prevented using these simple tips and basic techniques for asphalt shingle roof care and maintenance

Roof Leaks can be Hazardous to your Health

Rotting wood fungus, stinky mildew troubles and deadly black mold can all form inside of attic spaces, on drywall ceilings and behind walls. Within just 36 hours after water has infiltrated the structure, your indoor air quality can be ruined forever—or at least until the affected materials are removed and replaced with new ones. White wood fungus can destroy your structural components in just months. Mildew stains can bring smelly and musty odors into the home for good. If black mold is allowed to form, spores that are released into the air can cause serious respiratory problems and is a health hazard to those living or working within the structure. Black mold can grow on all wet surfaces, and can only be removed by replacing the affected materials.