Why Your Roofing System Require Routine Professional Roofing Inspections

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Why Your Roofing System Require Routine
Professional Roofing Inspections

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The roofing system on your home does require
periodic maintenance to ensure it is protecting
your home correctly.

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Without proper inspections from an experienced
roofing contractor, like us here at Logik
Roofing, the roof system can develop minor
problems, like small leaks. If left unrepaired
can become more costly to fix.

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There are different ways water can get into the
home through the roof. The most common one is
when the shingles have gaps, cracks, or other
deformities that allow water, ice, or snow to get
underneath them, and eventually into the home.

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Small leaks can take months and sometimes even
years before they become evident to the
homeowner.

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During this time the water is slowly eroding
wood, under layments, insulation and drywall.
Over time, these materials lose their
effectiveness for their intended purposes.

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Wooden materials can start to rot from too much
water, which can lead to mold and mildew. Another
issue is where they are exposed to periods of
wetness and dryness.

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This causes pre-treated wood to lose its
protection and could attract wood eating pests,
like termites, as well as to weaken.

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With insulating materials, when they are wet, the
water causes heat/cold air to transfer from the
interior/exterior of the home.

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So you home will seem warmer in the summer and
colder in the winter. In addition, the insulation
can rot, as well as promote mold and mildew
growth.

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Common Causes of Roof LeaksThere are different
causes why roofing systems will leak, and cold
include one or more of the following

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- Broken, Cracked or Missing Shingles-
Cracked/Broken Roof Vent Seals/Bootings

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- Cracked/Damaged Skylight Seals/Bootings-
Cracked/Damaged Chimneys- Damaged/Missing
Flashing

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- Improper Sealing of Valleys- Improper
Installation of Eaves/Gutters

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Determining the source of a roof leak requires
the help of an expert and professional roofer.
While you will already know where the water is
leaking inside the home,

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or are noticing discolouration on your ceiling or
walls, the actual source of the leak is rarely,
if ever directly above these areas.

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Rather the source of the leak is often in an
entirely different location due to how the water
is flowing once it gets under the roof and into
your home.

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Furthermore, there is one type of leak that is
not a roof leak when it is caused from
condensation in your attic. This type of leak
occurs when your attic does not have sufficient
insulation.

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As cold and hot air meets in the attic, it
creates condensation, which can create enough
water to make it appear like you have a roof
leak.

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Why Leaks Need RepairedThere are several safety
issues with not addressing and fixing a leaky
roof. Support structures can rot, collapse, and
sink into the home.

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The ceiling could collapse and there could be
damage to interior support structures. Even the
roofing system could start sagging and collapse
into the attic.

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Ignoring a leak will not resolve the problem, but
rather allow it to become worse. If you notice
signs of roof leaks in your home, call Logik
Roofing at 905.424.7469 today to schedule a roof
inspection.

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We also can help resolve problems where your home
has insufficient attic insulation. Source -
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