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Repair Your Roof Before Things Get Really Bad PDF Print E-mail
Written by Tim Manner   
A simple crack, a small leak, and minor roof damage can still bring major consequences if left unattended. Emergency roof repair can be done in order to prevent the problem from spreading. Although is does not necessarily fix the problem permanently, it at least buys you some time to contact a professional roofer.
by TimManner


A simple crack, a small leak, and minor roof damage can still bring major consequences if left unattended. Emergency roof repair can be done in order to prevent the problem from spreading. Although is does not necessarily fix the problem permanently, it at least buys you some time to contact a professional roofer.

Start from checking the problem inside the house. You should identify which parts of the house are affected by a roof leak. This can help you estimate how big the affected area is and how much roof repair is required. Watermarks in the ceiling don't necessarily say the problem is right above it, though. If the roof is built at a higher angle, the crack may be found on a different location.

The next thing to consider is what caused the roof damage in the first place. Before you proceed with the necessary roof repair, you need to find out if this is caused by weather conditions, wear and tear, or because of an improper design. This will help you determine if the necessary fix for this would require tougher materials (architectural instead of asphalt shingles) so as to handle different weather conditions that the roof would be dealing with. If you are able to find out that the problem is due to improper design, let the roof contractor fix it because it should be covered by their installation warranty.

Aside from taking into consideration what had caused the roof damage, you also need to consider what type of roof you are dealing with. Roof repair for cedar shingles won't necessarily apply if you're dealing with asphalt shingles. It is best to check all the materials and tools needed to fix the job.

To name a few tools needed for the corresponding materials: hammer, chisel and hacksaw would be commonly used to repair wooden shakes. Worn wooden shakes are chiseled out carefully to avoid adjacent shingles from breaking. Once removed, old nail heads are then sawed off before putting the replacement wooden shake in place. New shingles expand once they are exposed to warm weather, so a little marginal cut to the shake should also be considered. However, a hammer and a blowtorch may just be the tools needed in dealing with shingle roofs. Some of these shingles tend to curl up and even brittle if exposed to constantly changing climates. You may need to torch curled shingles (careful not to burn them) before hammering them back in form to prevent the roof from cracking during roof repair. Lastly, wire brush and roof cement before applying the sealant for your roof repair. The brush would roughen up the damaged area so that the roof sealant can be more easily applied with a trowel.

These simple applications in roof repair should be considered as a quick fix for those small roof problems. This will at least give you an idea where and how to deal with it. If you found out that the affected area is bigger than you have thought, consulting a professional roofer for a permanent solution would still be the best approach in dealing with these roof problems.

About the Author:

Tim is a home repair specialist who also writes about metal roof repair and architectural shingles repair.

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