As homeowners, we have a lot on our plates. Besides work and family, we have to spend lots of time maintaining our homes to make sure that everything is working properly and if any glitch is noticed it is always best to nip it in the bud before it becomes a huge, expensive, time-consuming problem.
One of the most serious problems a homeowner can face is a water damaged roof. There are several reasons for a water damaged roof, such as storm damage, improper roof installation and even lack of proper maintenance. Also, after a couple of decades of working hard protecting your home, your roof will need to be replaced, so that must also be considered.
Why Is Roof Maintenance So Important?
Out of sight, out of mind. We can’t really see what’s going on up on our roof unless we climb up there and have a look, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t be thinking about it. Many times people have leaks developing on their roof over years but until the leak become serious they don’t even know.
That is the reason it is so important to inspect your roof for water damage periodically. If you can’t do the inspection yourself call in a professional, like Bear Restoration, who will do a full inspection and carry out any maintenance or small repairs that need to be done.
Water damage to your roof can cause serious damage to the structure of your home and if left for long enough this damage may be irreversible. So, doing the maintenance on time will save you a huge headache and a huge repair bill.
It’s Not Just The Roof
Water damage to your roof, if not treated in a timely manner, will leak down into your ceiling and walls. The water will cause your plasterboard walls and ceilings to swell, but even before the damage is noticeable it has an effect on the structure, adding weight to the plasterboard, which is not designed to carry this weight and it may even cause walls or ceilings to break or collapse.
Once a full-blown leak, caused by water damage on the roof enters the house, your furniture, floors, and carpets will also be ruined.
Once there is water damage in your home mold will grow on the moist places. The water can also increase termite infestations.
How To Prevent Water Damage?
If you have an old roof (20-30 years old) it is time to think about replacing it.
Make sure your gutters are clear.
Have your roof inspected regularly.
Call a professional if you notice any problems, don’t wait until it’s too late.