What Are The Causes Of Roof Leaks And Solutions?

One of the major water leaking issues that consistently disturb homeowners’ peace of mind is roof leakage. It is a major problem for many homeowners and unfortunately there is no simple solution for it. The scope of rooftop work is so vast that a simple waterproofing solution can’t fully do the job. Over the time many companies in waterproofing in Blackburn came up with leakage solutions; some were good but mostly ineffective because lack of understanding of causes behind the leakage.
 
Roof Leak Causes

There is not a single cause that point out the exact reason for roof leakage. There are varieties of reasons that will eventually lead to water seepage problem. Some of the major reasons are as follows:

• A sudden change in weather conditions can cause roof leaks. Many waterproofing Doncaster experience this type of leakage problem because of weather variations.

• The most common reason is heavy downpour that causes rainwater to seep into the roof floor into the walls. It is more prevalent if the building is old and without any waterproofing.

• The pest can also create holes in the roof. There are certain insects live making burrow inside the roof floors and walls.

• Rooftop gardening is also a reason behind the leakage. Waterproofing is quintessentially required if you want to create a rooftop gardening, otherwise wet soil, water, chemicals and other gardening components make it penetrable.

• Extremely hot weather is another reason for roof leaks. Hot weather can cause the roof to expand, and as a result it creates cracks in the walls and floors.

It is important to know the exact reason(s) behind the roof leakage because waterproofing or other leakage solutions depend on the exact specification of the problems.

Solutions of Roof Leakage

Minor leakages can be repaired without the professional waterproofing in Ringwood but complex problems should be immediately resolved by professional roofing contractor. Roofing work is extremely dangerous and should always be done on a day when roof is completely dry.

First check the damage in the roofing materials. This is easy in case of flat terrace but in case of slanted roof, it is important to check way below the actual roofing material. Check the attic (if you have) for water leakage, mildew, wet stains. If you suspect a leakage, you can also check it by running a hose along different sections of the roof and check any leaking occurs inside the house.

If you have a shingles that are curled back, you need to straight it out. In extreme cold weather, shingles become hard so you need to apply heat on the edges to make it loose. Do not use torch or flame heat as asphalt shingles are flammable, so you can use electric hair dryer to heat it.

If you see damaged shingles, replace it with new one. Scrap the vacant area and make it clean, slide the new shingles into place and fix it with galvanised roofing nails into each upper corner.

Tips

• If you have a problem of pest or insect, call an exterminator to remove all pests from your house.
 
• Before any structural damage, invest in waterproof solution.

• Use a weatherproof sealant that is compatible with the roofing material.

• On a steep slanted roof, always use safety ropes and a ladder framework.

About Author - Richard Winton was a professional draughtsman and now working as an independent counsellor for different solutions on waterproofing Ringwood. He has been instrumental in providing various comprehensive solutions in waterproofing Blackburn.