Alf's Home Improvements

Say the words roof repairs and most people will shudder but with a good, honest roof repairman this doesn’t need to be the exercise in pain you think it is.

Let’s first look at why your roof may need to be repaired and what the different kinds of repairs involve.

Roof problems can range from minor cracks to rotting timber beams. Cracks and leaks tend to be the most common and are usually fairly simple to repair if caught in time. In some cases the metal flashings of the roof may have eroded or not been installed properly in the first place, which causes water to leak into the roof and setting off problems with moisture and damp. Another common problem with slate or tile roofing is that the tiles break or there is damage of some sort to this covering.  Uneven surfaces usually signify sagging battens or timbers.

So what causes roof damage? Exposure to different weather conditions can have an effect on the state of your roof. Heavy rains for example will contribute to leaks and rotting timbers. In most cases though you will find that the root cause of your roofing problems is either poor design or incorrect installation.

The extent of your roof repairs and what it will cost you will depend largely on what is wrong and how extensive the damage is. For surface problems the answer may be as simple as replacing damaged slates or tiles.  Another easy roof repair is using surface coating treatments to create a protective layer for your roof coverings. For flat roofs and where the flashings are damaged your repair work will involve waterproofing your roof.  In some instances though you best or only option for repair will be reroofing. This also gives you the chance to inspect the entire roof structure for any further damage and fix them at the same time.

The best roof repair though is correct and regular roof maintenance and inspection. A competent roofer should be able to find any minor faults in good time before they become cause for major roof repairs later.

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