As a homeowner, you have a lot of responsibilities when it comes to maintaining your house. Anything can go wrong at any time. One of the most common problems are leaking roofs.
Juggling buckets and emptying them every few minutes can be tiresome and frustrating. And what happens when you’re not home when heavy rain sets in? That’s right – water damage! Which translates to spending all your hard-earned money on new furniture, floors and roof repairs.
It’s very seldom that roof leaks are just that. In most cases, it’s a sign of something much bigger. Blocked gutters, loose or broken tiles, damaged flashings, unclipped metal roof sheets, damaged roof ridges or general poor installation of materials are all reasons why your roof is leaking
Dangers of a Leaking Roof
Ignoring the problem won’t make it go away. In fact, here are 4 ways a leaking roof can affect you:
Mould Growth
Mould can be found in any damp area and is extremely harmful to your health. If you have respiratory problems, it will worsen the symptoms. If you don’t, mould will ensure that you do. Moisture also attracts a large variety of bugs such as cockroaches, mold mites, camel crickets and millipedes.
Fire Hazard
If your electric cables are exposed in your ceiling, water damage can cause a short in the wires which could cause a full-blown fire.
Slip and Fall Hazard
Pooled water caused by a leak anywhere in your home can cause you to slip and hurt yourself. This is especially dangerous when children and the elderly are present.
Further Structural Damage
Of course if the roof leak is not attended to within a reasonable time, this WILL lead to further structural damage (rotten timber, plastic underlay damage, rust to metal roof frames, major ceiling board damage and wall damp to name a few).
My Roof Is Leaking What Should I Do
The solution to any roof leak is to get in touch with professional roof repair contractors as soon as possible. We offer reliable and affordable roof repairs in Sandton and surrounding areas. Our experienced roofing technicians will do a full roof inspection to find the cause of the leak so you can have peace of mind that the problem will be sorted out completely.
To prevent roof leaks in future, we strongly recommend you call us for a thorough roof inspection every 3 years to avoid any costly damage. Even if you do not detect a leak, it is important you keep up to date with the status of your roof. For more information or a free quote, get in touch today!