Much like you would look after your own personal health, the roof of a building must be looked after to ensure everything remains in good working order. They are certainly not glamorous projects, and are easy to keep putting to the back of the pile, but the truth is, if left, you could well be exposing your home to some serious problems.
Unfortunately, we often only consider doing something with our roof when we have an active problem and need something repaired immediately. What would be better is if we took preventative measures at strategic times throughout the year to check the general health of our roofs. That way, you can prevent water damage starting or if it has, prevent any further damage.
When it comes to fixing a problem, you must always start at the location of the leak. Unfortunately, a lot of leaks do not show in the place the problem is, often running down boards or finding a gap at the least possible point of resistance. As a result, detecting the location could well be the hardest point, and might require a professional roofer.
Once you have located the issue, it is then important to work out what damage has been done and how much more is going to happen (depending on weather, the damage condition now and other influencing factors). Determining these will probably also show whether or not you can do the repair yourself, or you require a professional roofing company.
You should also consider at this point if your roof has been damaged by general wear and tear, which should really have been looked after, or through a freak event like strong winds and rain. You may be able to use an insurance company to cover some of the costs if this is the case.
If you are worried that your roof has not been checked for a few years, do not sit back and wait. It is important your roof is checked at least annually, so speak to a professional company who can come and carry out a check on your roof, before a large problem occurs. To find out more just call us on 0113 335 0043.