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Types Of Residential Roof Repair And Maintenance Services

8 September 2022

Isaac Simpson

Roofs are essential for your house as they provide protective cover against harsh weather. They also help in energy efficiency and add to the home's visual appeal. You need timely professional roof inspections, replacement, and repair services to enjoy these benefits. The following are common repair and maintenance services a roofing contractor performs to keep your home in the best condition.

Patching Up Leaks

A leaking roof is a problem that needs immediate professional repair services. That's because it can't provide protective cover to your household leading to uncomfortable stay and destruction of property when it rains. Several issues, including old age, improperly installed flashing, and direct penetration from pipes, drains, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) units, cause leaks to the roof. Let a roofing repair contractor inspect and decide the most suitable solution. Some leaks require simple patching up and reinforcement, whereas others would warrant entire roof replacement or signify a bigger underlying problem.

Fascia Boards or Roofline Replacement

The fascias are the long straight wooden boards between the roof and the home's outer walls. They are a valuable addition to your house as they support the lower edges of your roof. They also prevent water damage and leaks, offer weather protection, and provide additional decoration to your structure. Their location, functionality, and exposure make them susceptible to water and pest damage, discoloration, cracks, holes, and mold growth which destroys them and limits their ability to provide the necessary support to the roof. Thus, you should have regular professional inspections to check if there are problems with the roofline. Depending on the extent and nature of the damage, a repair contractor may replace fascia boards in parts or as a whole.

Shingles Repair and Replacements

People use shingles to cover their roofs due to their durability and strength, providing additional protection from UV (ultraviolet) rays and strong winds. They're also affordable and provide an energy-efficient cover to your house as they reflect a significant amount of sun's radiation, maintain cool temperatures in your home and minimize the use of the air conditioner. However, shingles experience issues such as breaking, curling, granule loss, shrinkage, and splitting when exposed to harsh weather over time. For example, splitting may result from expansion and contraction due to extreme weather changes. Therefore, you'll need professional repair and replacement services to maintain the integrity of your roof.

Conclusion

Patching up leaks and repairing and replacing shingles and fascia boards are just a few of the many roofing problems you may experience. Seek regular inspection, repair, and replacement services from a professional roofing contractor to ensure your roof is at its best. That'll give you better roof functionality, extended lifespan, and peace of mind.

Contact a local roof repair contractor to learn more.

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