Chippenham roofing contractors in South West

Roof Leaks can Be Deadly

Once these toxic byproducts of a roof leak are allowed to continue unabated, the entire roofing structure, attic insulation, air conditioning/heating ducts and ceiling/wall/floor materials may need to be replaced to prevent serious health problems that can occur when the toxic fungi and mold spores are released into the indoor air system of your Chippenham home or business. Black mold has been well documented to cause many serious respiratory problems in both asthmatic and healthy people’s lungs. If you notice black mold in your attic, ceiling or walls after a roof leak, vacate the structure and have repairs made right away.

Finding and pinpointing a roof leak takes more than just a garden hose to find the leak and a few dabs of tar to make the repairs. It takes years of roof leak finding experience, the right tools and a quality crew of professionals to find and repair roof leaks the same day that they are found. Many roofing services claim they have what it takes to make your roof leak stop. But after they arrive, your roofers might just tell you that a complete roof replacement is going to be necessary to halt the roof leak. This is because it’s often easier to replace the entire roof and makes them more money to complete the installation. The fact of the matter is, most roof leaks can be repaired using simple and inexpensive techniques that won’t cost you a fortune in repairs.

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.