5 Reasons To Worry When Your Roof Develops A Leak

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5 Reasons To Worry When Your Roof Develops A Leak
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• A leaking roof is no laughing matter, and even if
  youre the type of person who chooses to see the
  glass as being half full instead of half empty,
  if your roof has sprung a leak and you dont take
  it seriously, there will be little positive to
  glean from the situation. Water has a way of
  getting into just about any place, even those you
  might least expect it to, and when it does and it
  goes unchecked, the consequences can be
  devastating.
• If your home is wet in places it shouldnt be, or
  you know that the roof is damaged and heavy rain
  is forecast, you shouldnt wait before calling
  out a roofing expert to assess the situation and
  make any necessary repairs.

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• To convince you that professional repairs are
  essential once your roof has developed a leak,
  here are just 5 of the many problems a leaking
  roof can cause
• 1. Structural water damage
• This type of water damage has the potential to
  compromise the entire structural integrity of a
  building, and is most often caused by a
  particularly slow leak in either a plumbing
  system, or roofing system. Allowing water to
  permeate the walls and floors of a building, slow
  leaks will cause them to gradually weaken, until
  eventually, a whole section of the building may
  collapse.
• To prevent this catastrophic event from
  occurring, immediate action is required as soon
  as you spot any kind of water permeating your
  home.

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• 2. Cosmetic water damage
• While a lot less serious than structural water
  damage, cosmetic water damage must still be taken
  seriously, and if left untreated, has the
  capacity to cause big problems for a building and
  its overall safety. Occurring when theres
  moisture in areas of a building where it
  shouldnt be, cosmetic water damage is typically
  spotted on drywall panels or on ceiling tiles.

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• 3. Growth of mold
• With the ability to cause all manner of health
  related problems, such as respiratory issues,
  infections and allergic responses, the growth of
  mold anywhere in a building must always be
  treated swiftly and appropriately. When mold is
  present in a building, it usually indicates a
  problem with inadequate ventilation and the
  accumulation of moisture, and can spread like
  wildfire if not treated promptly. In addition to
  health problems, mold can cause a variety of
  issues for the building itself, and you suspect a
  leaking roof to be the cause of the mold, you
  should arrange to have the roof inspected and
  repaired if necessary, at the earliest.

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• 4. Increased risk of fire
• While it might seem counter intuitive, a leak in
  a roof can easily cause a fire hazard within a
  building, especially if the water drips (or runs,
  depending on the severity of the leak) onto
  electrical wiring. This can cause sparks, the
  likes of which need only reach an item of
  furniture or wooden flooring etc. to ignite and
  cause a deadly building fire.
• Prevent the risk of a house fire today by having
  your roof inspected and any leaks repaired
  promptly.

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• 5. An increase in energy bills
• Water that has managed to infiltrate a building
  over time, will cause temperatures to drop
  quicker in the colder months of the year, which
  in turn, will cause energy bills to rise as
  heating systems struggle to maintain an ambient
  temperature.
• If your roof has sprung a leak, unfortunately you
  have every reason to be worried. However, have
  the problem professionally repaired as soon as
  you notice a problem, and your worries will be
  over soon enough.

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