Having a home means constant upkeep and maintenance. There are items which need immediate attention, and items which may linger on a “to-do” list for months. If you are a Venice homeowner, roof maintenance and repair will be a necessity at some point, given the wear and tear caused by harsh sun, punishing rain and strong winds.
Minor roof repair may seem like a maintenance project which can be put off, but most repairs are actually best fixed as soon as they are they are discovered. Here is how small roof issues can become big problems quickly.
Minor Roof Repair to Be Fixed Immediately
Your roof is constructed as several layers, with each designed to provide an additional barrier of protection against moisture and erosion. The roofing materials on the top layer – asphalt shingle, tile, or metal, generally – provide the aesthetics, as well as the first defense against the elements. Under your top later is an underlayment, usually a felt material, which covers the wooding sheathing attached to your framing. Each layer plays a role in the protection of the layer underneath, and ultimately your home.
The problem with an issue which requires minor roof repair is that it presents a vulnerability which can easily be exploited by the next storm. A single missing clay tile may not seem like a pressing matter, but it presents an opportunity for wind to get under the adjacent tiles, or for debris to become lodged and rip the underlayment. A ripped underlayment can soon allow for water to run down into your framing structure, and to intrude on your attic, your attic insulation, and into the drywall of your home.
In these ways, minor roof repair issues – which can be fixed easily and cheaply – could turn into a nightmare project if left unchecked through the storm season. Minor roof repairs which should be dealt with immediately include:
- Missing tiles or shingles
- Shingles losing granules and reflective coating
- Broken or cracked clay tiles
- Ripped underlayment
- Gutters pulling away from the roof structure
- Sagging gutters
- Wood root in the soffits
- Any minor leaks or water intrusion
Minor Roof Repair – The Season Matters
Not everyone has extra cash laying around for roof repair and maintenance. Your roof, as important as it is, tends to only get attention when something goes wrong. This is why you should make it an annual maintenance routine to inspect your roof after the end of hurricane season, as our dry season is beginning. (December and January). Because rain is much less frequent, it is easier to inspect your roof for any possible vulnerabilities, and fix the roof in a timely manner without threat of storm.
If minor issues are discovered during the dry season, it is easier to put them off for a couple of months. While it is never the best option, delaying during this season is less likely to result in the problem being aggravated by the weather. You can tarp that section of roof in case of the stray rainstorm, and feel relatively confident that your roof should be safe. Be aware that once spring arrives, however, heavy rains tend to return – and the schedule of your local Sarasota roofing contractor is likely to start filling up. Don’t delay until the rains begin, or those bigger problems may begin to manifest .
Avery Roof Services has been serving the Sarasota community for decades, and we are dedicated to keeping your roof structurally sound and your family safe and dry. Call us today to make sure that your roof is ready for the rainy season.
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