Having to deal with a leaky roof during rainy season can become a very serious issue. Water seeping into your home through loose or broken shingles can cause significant damage, and if left unaddressed for too long it can result in some very expensive repair bills.
The most important thing to do when you discover a leak in your roof is to call a trusted roofing contractor and explain the situation. They will be able to inspect your roof to determine the location and cause of the leak, and provide you with an explanation of the work they will have to perform in order to fix it.
Most leaky roofs go unnoticed by their owners, as the leak usually only occurs in one small area of the home and is not easily visible. The leak can slowly seep into the walls, flooring or even the ceiling and damage your home’s framing without it being noticed right away.
The best way to prevent leaks in your own is to make sure that proper maintenance is performed on your roof on a regular basis. By doing so, you can significantly decrease the chance of a surprise leak during the wet fall & winter weather we experience here on Vancouver Island.
There are plenty of signs to look out for when trying to find your leaky roof, some more obvious than others. A leak may be noticeable if you see water dripping through an interior wall or ceiling or the sound of water running down inside walls. At Roofpro we can perform a leak detection on your home and find the problem area before it becomes worse and causes severe damage.
Other signs that you might have a leak include: warped sheetrock floors, missing floor boards, mold inside your home and noticeably loose or damaged shingles on your roof.
Like in in many things, when it comes to roofing an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. By being proactive when it comes to your roof you can save time, money and stress by preventing leaks before they occur.
Although it is still summer for a few more weeks, now is the best time for any Vancouver Island homeowner to make sure their roof is ready for the upcoming fall and winter weather. It is far cheaper, easier and quicker to fix loose or damaged shingles now in the summer than deal with a leaky roof in a few months time.
Roofpro is your go-to Central Vancouver Island roofing company. Based in Nanaimo, Roofpro offers services to all communities from Duncan to Campbell River, as well as Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet. We provide a wide variety of roofing services catered to your unique needs and specifications. Call us at 250-248-3400 or email us at info@theroofpro.ca today to find out more about how we can put a roof over your head!