One of the most common problems with roofs are leaks, which can cause extensive damage. Although you may see indications of a leaking roof, a leak can be difficult to find and it can go unnoticed for weeks, if not months.
A roof leak can lead to mold growth, water can drain into the foundation, or the moisture can cause mildew. It is best to hire professional roofers to find the leak and repair it with one of these techniques.
Repairing Asphalt Shingles
The method for fixing a roof leak will depend on the type of roofing in Spokane. For asphalt shingles, roofers will look for missing, curled, or damaged shingles where the leak is located. If the shingles are curled, they can sometimes be heated to uncurl them and then they can be reattached to the roof with asphalt cement. The missing or damaged shingles will be replaced to prevent further leaks. Visit website for more details.
Repairing Wood Shake
If you have a wood shake roof, then roofers will look for damaged shakes where the leak originates. Shakes that are split, have cracks, or are otherwise damaged will be removed, usually by splitting the shake to remove the individual pieces of roofing. Once they are removed, the roofer will look for any additional damage beneath the shakes, make repairs, and then replace the old shakes with new ones.
Repairing Flat Roofs
Flat roofs are covered with rolled roofing that can blister or crack and cause leaks. The roof will be inspected for cracks and blisters and then blisters can be repaired by cutting them open, squeezing out any water, and cementing the material down again. Then roofers from companies such as Premier Roofing Contractors will cover the cracked or repaired blister and the entire roof with roof cement.
Instead of replacing the entire roof, which is expensive, roofers will do repairs to stop the leaks permanently.
