You hear the pitter-patter of rain, and it’s pleasant until you see a cold drop of water fall to the ground inside your home. Roofs don’t necessarily have a tendency to leak, but leaks are among the most common roofing concerns and complaints. In fact, leaking roofs is what leads most people to decide to make the change to a metal roof.
Asphalt shingle roofs, tile roofs, and even metal roofs can and will leak on occasion. But the question is, “Is this just a leak?” The answer is no. There is no such thing as just a leak because the leak is the one red flag of a wide variety of much larger issues. Never fall into the belief that a leak is just a leak or that it’s only something you have to worry about when it rains. Contact our Anderson roofing experts right away.
It’s a Leak, but is it Serious?
A leak is never just a leak. Leaks are the sign that something has happened, and the integrity of your roof is compromised. Any roof that leaks, particularly one that leaks regularly are an immediate need of a roof inspection period through roof inspection you’ll have a full assessment of exactly what is wrong with your roof and why it is leaking.
In the best scenarios, you’ve caught a leak very early in the process, and it may be nothing more than simple shingle repair. Even metal roofing that uses shingles may need the occasional shingle replacement if one becomes dislodged. However, you may not have caught the leak in time. Leaking water will damage not only paint and plaster on walls and your ceiling but also the carpentry within the attic itself. It can create an unsafe environment for the entire household.
Why Is My Metal Roof Leaking?
Metal roofs are becoming well known as the go-to, high end, roofing material. Although they’ve adorned barns and sheds for decades, metal roofing is not necessarily cheap, but it can last for decades. People are opting for metal roofing because of the watertight themes, stunning visual variances, and their durability.
So, it’s no wonder why people with a metal roof would be exceptionally irritated when it starts to leak. Metal roofs can leak as a result of dislodged metal shingles, or problems with some metal paneling. One of the reasons why metal roof installation is so expensive is because of the delicate nature of the installation. If the metal materials are not properly installed, the roof leak, and it can damage the entire house. The only way to know if your roof is leaking because of weather damage or from poor installation is to get a roof inspector out right away.
Metal Roof Repairs
Metal roofs will often last between 50 years and 100 years with some zinc roofs outperforming that life expectation. But the life expectancy of a metal roof doesn’t mean that there aren’t repairs or basic maintenance needs along the way. In fact, if you looked at the needs of an asphalt roof and compared to the life expectancy, it’s clear that metal roofs can well pay off their initial investment costs in the first 10 or 15 years. Asphalt roofs may cost less but often require annual maintenance, including cleaning, shingle replacement, and additional repairs depending on that year’s weather.
Metal roofing repairs are typically far, and few between, but the most common repair is to address the holes which often present themselves through leaks. When left untended, a hole in a metal roof will lead to a recurring or constant leak as well as interior damage, including mold growth.
Assessing Your Roof Damage
But the best way to assess your roof damage and to determine if you’re possibly is something serious is to call in Now professional roofing contractor. At Anderson Metal Roofing, we conduct roof inspections for all variety of roofing materials. We closely evaluate every element involved in the materials and the construction of the roof. We know that a leaking roof could be something far beyond a missing shingle or misplaced panel.
Contacting our offices either online or by phone to reach Anderson’s metal roofing could be your first step in getting the full view of the health of your roof. Metal roofing should likely outlast the home itself. But if it wasn’t installed correctly or if it’s experienced extreme weather conditions, then the roof may need occasional repair to keep up with that long life expectancy. An inspection is just the thing.
