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Roof Repairs Can Be A Cost Effective Alternative When A Full Roof Replacement Isn’t Necessary
Each of Michigan’s four seasons can be beautiful. But with the weather constantly changing, the exterior of your home is susceptible to a wide range of potentially damaging threats. From thunderstorms with high winds, rain and hail to heavy snowfall during the winter months – your roof can really take a beating.
If you suspect your roof may be in need of service, early spring and fall are great times to schedule an inspection. It’s important to address even the smallest of roof repairs, before they lead to a larger and more expensive problem.
Roof Repair Services
There’s a lot that go wrong with a roof, but small areas can often be fixed at a reasonable cost. Here’s a few ‘warning signs’ that a roof repair may be needed and potential solutions to the problem(s)…
Ceiling Stains
Discolored spots on your ceiling may be a sign of a roof leak and should be addressed ASAP. It may only start as a small stain, but if it’s ignored long enough, that small leak can turn into major water damage.
Finding the exact source of a leak can be tricky, but we are roof leak detectives! After we gather evidence from where the stain is located on the inside of the home, we will inspect the surrounding areas on the roof for a potential suspect. An attic inspection can be beneficial as well to help gather clues.
Pipe Flashing Leak
The most common roof leak and repair is caused by a faulty pipe flashing. The sun’s UV rays causes the rubber seal around the plumbing stack to deteriorate, become brittle and crack. Eventually the crack becomes wide enough for water to enter directly into the attic below.
Depending on the age of your roof, we will usually recommend either replacing the existing pipe boot flashing or installing a new pipe cover that protects the seal around the pipe. As a bonus – pipe covers are available in black, brown and gray to compliment the color of your roof.
Missing Shingles
All it takes is a few strong winds combined with an aging roof for the bond between two asphalt shingles to seperate. If there’s only a few missing shingles, the most difficult part of the repair is usually finding a close color match from years of fading.
Based on the extent of the damage, filing an insurance claim may be an option to help offset the cost. Roofing and Beyond can advocate on your behalf while your homeowner’s insurance picks up the tab. We regularly help our clients receive a full roof replacement while only having to pay a deductible.
Flashing Leak
Roof flashing is usually made of aluminum and is installed around roof penetrations and roof/wall intersections. Flashing that has been damaged or was not installed correctly, can quickly lead to a roof leak.
In some cases, roof flashing can be replaced in the damaged area only, but the surrounding shingles need to be replaced as well. Aluminum flashing around a chimney is the most common example of this type of roof leak.
Buckling Shingles
When shingles ‘buckle’ the cause is usually due to excess moisture inside the attic. This can occur when a roof is not adequately ventilated, the roof was not properly installed, or when duct work from a bathroom fan exhausts directly into the attic.
This can often signal that new plywood may be needed in order for the roof repair to be done correctly. An attic inspection near the problem area may be required to properly asses what repairs are needed.
