Thornton roofing contractors in Yorkshire and the Humber

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?

Roof Leak Trouble Shooting

A shingle leak trouble shooter will find minor roof troubles and repair them at a fraction of the cost, allowing you to enjoy many more years out of your existing shingles. But you don’t need to be a master leak finding expert to catch any of the following roof leaks before they can cause serious damages and disrepairs.

• Winter Ice Dam Troubles
• Evidence of Black Mold, Mildew or Fungus
• Fogging Skylights and Window Panes
• Loose Satellite Dishes
• Storm Damages
Missing, Broken or Cracked Shingles
• Chimney Flashing Disrepair
• Clogged or Poorly Installed Gutters
• Improper Attic Ventilation
• Roofing Valley Leaks
• Flashing Corrosion
• Roof Pipe Problems
• Heavy Dark Staining
• Cracking, Splitting Peeling Sealants
• Damaged Ridge Ventilation
• Bent Pieces of Soffit, Fascia or Drip Edge

If you notice any of these signs of roofing troubles on your Thornton, East home or businesses roof; don’t let problems have a chance to turn into a shingle repair nightmare. Call a Licensed, insured and experienced leak finding trouble shooter today.

Keep Landscaping Maintained

One of the easiest things home and business owners can do to protect their roofing investment from unnecessary damages is by keeping an eye on landscaping materials around the structure. Trees that overhang the structure are often at risk for damaging shingle roofing materials. Once wind and strong storms blow through the your area, you can be sure that a tree branch or two are going to damage roofs that are in close proximity. But more often than not, it’s not the strong winds that do the most damages, it’s the weak winds that do.