Common Places a Roof Will Leak
Have you noticed a stain on your ceiling? If so, it likely means that your roof is leaking. Whether caused by old age or storm damage, a leaky roof needs to be fixed as soon as possible to prevent damage from spreading. Here are common parts of a roofing system that are prone to leaks:
Skylights
Being able to gaze at the stars while in the comfort of your own bed is a homeowner’s dream. If you have skylights in your master bedroom or elsewhere around your home, it’s good to have them regularly inspected to ensure the weather sealant around the windows is still holding strong. This sealant will degrade over time, allowing your roof to leak.
Vents
Plumbing vents, or vent pipes, stick out from the roof and help keep air moving through the home. The flashing around the pipe, as well as the rubber boot at the top of it, will eventually succumb to long-term exposure to the elements and will need to be replaced.
Chimney
Roofing is secured to a chimney with flashing, a thin strip of metal that is sealed with caulk. If the flashing is not installed properly, it will almost always result in a leaky roof. However, even if it is installed correctly, both the flashing and caulk will wear down over time, requiring maintenance to prevent leaking.
Bare Patches
Are there bare patches in your roof? If so, this means that there are missing shingles, likely blown off in strong winds. These shingles should be replaced as soon as possible to stave off moisture damage. While you’re looking at your roof, do you notice dark or curling shingles? A dark color or curling effect indicates that your roofing shingles are nearing the end of their lifespan and may fail.
Contact Us to Repair Your Roof
Home Value Renovations is the company you can trust when your roof in the Indianapolis, IN, area needs attention. We offer roof repairs and replacements and can even help with the insurance claims process if your roof was damaged in a storm. Fixing your roof sooner rather than later is the best way to prevent leaks and moisture damage. Contact us today to get started.
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It’s impossible to predict when storm damage will affect your home or business. But when it does, it’s a relief to know that you have an experienced restoration contractor in your corner. At Home Value Renovation, we’re proud to have maintained a stellar reputation among our customers. See what they have to say about us.
Roofing is their expertise. They work with insurance companies and they do a great job on reports. They did a great job on the repair and their customer service was excellent.
Did an excellent job. I was able to inspect their work. Very friendly, courteous workers.
Did an excellent job. Our bushes and flowers were covered so nothing was damaged. They did a good job cleaning up. I was asked to inspect their work and point out any concern.
Great company and got the job done, the roof looks beautiful. I was very pleased with their professional attitude. Roof cost me a little more than I expected, however it was money well spent.
Thanks again for guiding Sandra and I through the new roof process – and for a great roof. We really appreciate it. Sandra is very pleased, and as the saying goes "happy wife happy life"!
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