Leduc AB Homeowner's Guide: When to Replace Your Roof

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Leduc AB Homeowner’s Guide: How to Repair and When to Replace Your Roof

Sometimes, we take it for granted, but roofs are unnoticeable when they are performing well. On the other hand, they're extremely problematic when they underperform. For example, a roof leak pouring into your attic and internal ceiling during a strong rainstorm is exceptionally noticeable. You might think you forgot when to replace your roof.

However, when it comes to roof damages, it pays to know how to perform simple repairs on your own to improve its performance. True enough, it can save you much money and resolve your issue as soon as possible.

If you intend to learn more about repairing your Leduc AB residential roof at the fastest time possible, Family Handyman has an excellent guide on how to provide emergency roof fixes when especially needed. Read it below.

12 Roof Repair Tips: Find and Fix a Leaking Roof

You can stop leaks yourself-no experience necessary. We show you how to track down and fix the most common types of roof leaks. Most leaks take only minutes to repair.

Leaky Roof Overview

If you have water stains that extend across ceilings or run down walls, the cause is probably a leaky roof. Tracking down the leak is the hard part; the roof leak repair is usually pretty easy. We’ll show you some simple tricks for finding and repairing most of the common types of leaky roofs. But if you live in the Snow Belt and in the winter you have leaks only on warm or sunny days, you probably have ice dams. We won’t go into that roof leak repair in this story. Check out this article for more on preventing ice dams.

If you have a leaky roof, you’d better fix it immediately, even if it doesn’t bother you much or you’re getting a new roof next year. Even over a short time, small leaks can lead to big problems, such as mold, rotted framing and sheathing, destroyed insulation and damaged ceilings. The flashing leak that caused an expensive repair bill was obvious from the ceiling stains for over two years. If the homeowner had dealt with it right away, the damage and subsequent repairs would have been minimal.

How to Find Roof Leaks

When you’re trying to track down a leak, start by looking at the roof uphill from the stains. (Plus: here’s how to clean roof stains.) The first thing to look for is any roof penetrations. Items that penetrate the roof are by far the most common source of leaks. In fact, it’s rare for leaks to develop in open areas of uninterrupted shingles, even on older roofs. Penetrations can include plumbing and roof vents, chimneys, dormers or anything else that projects through the roof. They can be several feet above the leak or to the right or left of it.

If you have attic access, the easiest way to track down a leak is to go up there with a flashlight and look for the evidence. There will be water stains, black marks or mold. But if access is a problem or you have a vaulted ceiling, you’ll have to go up onto the roof and examine the suspect(s).

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Emergency repairs you can perform and on your own is great. It prevents further damage to your roofing material. Indeed, it is sufficient in blocking out roof leaks until proper contractors can provide repairs or replacements. In fact, if you've done a good job, you might not need the help of professionals at home.

Then again, if you're planning to have your roof repaired, it pays to know when to replace your roof. Some Leduc AB homeowners make the mistake of having their roof repaired especially when it's time to let go of their aging materials.

To know when to replace your roof, read Owens Corning's pointers below.

DO I NEED A NEW ROOF?





Sometimes a roof can naturally reach the end of its useful life without experiencing a roof failure. It just looks old and worn, and you are doing preventive maintenance on your home. If replacing an old roof is delayed, however, it could result in bigger problems down the road. So watch for the warning signs to be sure to give yourself plenty of time to add the project to your TO DO list. For help with your reroof project, find an Owens Corning Roofing Preferred Contractor in your area.

Cracked Shingles

Your roof is at least 20 years old; while many shingles today are produced for durability, many factors can accelerate the aging of shingles. For example, if your roof is not properly ventilated, it can negatively impact your shingles. The roof just looks old and worn.

Aging Roof

Neighbors are getting new roofs. Homes built around the same time period can be experiencing the same types of weather conditions can mean that your roof is nearing its useful life. Dark streaks. Airborne algae cause dark streaks on roof decks. While this may not necessarily harm the roof shingles, it may not look good.

Algae streaks can be removed using a 50:50 blend of water and bleach sprayed on your roof. It is important to use a low volume garden hose so you do not knock the protective granules off your shingles. It is also important that you protect your landscaping from the bleach run-off. (Read Full Post)

When it comes to minor damage, you can repair your roof. During emergencies, you can perform the repairs too. However, after the storm, you'll need the best roofers in Leduc AB to help you find the damages and sort them out quickly.

However, what if your roof suffered damages and you have plenty of time to prepare with sunny weather all around? Should you perform the repairs or call on a professional contractor?

Proud Green Home has an excellent checklist to help you know when to do it yourself or call on a professional contractor. Read it here.

When is it time to call a professional roofer?

Having your roof come crashing down on your head is something you would never want to happen. That’s why you shouldn’t let your roof problems reach proportions that will require superhero powers to repair. It’s important that you recognize when you’re roof is signaling you for help and know when to call the professionals for repairs or a replacement before your roof gets worse. Here are the signs to watch out for:

When The Roof Has Aged

Roof life expectancies vary according to material, but most roofs will need to be assessed for repair as they approach their twentieth year. Long-term exposure to sun, rain and the freeze-thaw of winter can cause premature roof failure, especially when the roof is not maintained properly.

When There Is External Damage

Although some signs of damage can only be discovered upon professional inspection, there are often external signs you can see for yourself. Streaking stains, curling, buckling, and excessive shedding of shingle granules? Pick up the phone quick. Other cues to call for a professional are punctures and holes on the roof surface, leaks due to failed flashing and metal or masonry, signs of rust, cracks, bad mortar and expansion joints, as well as deteriorated sealant.

When You’re Changing The Use Of The Building

When transitioning a home from residential use to commercial, some changes might need to be made. Otherwise, without re-roofing and reinforcing the underlayment, your roof might not be able to handle the increased foot traffic and weight on its surface. This includes adding equipment to your roof.

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If you have yet to find excellent Leduc AB roofing contractors with decades of experience and an exceptionally-trained crew, you can count on DDCL for all your roofing needs. Contact us today to get a free quote on our services.

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