Roof repairs done by V. Nanfito Roofing & Siding Inc. and other roofers fall into two main categories: leak repair and major damage repair. Small damage can grow into major problems, so it’s important to get leak repair done quickly.
Often, a leak will occur at a chimney or other object that protrudes from the roof. This is often caused by worn-out flashing around these protrusions. Flashing is a component that is used to seal the gap between the protrusion and the rest of the roof. Fortunately, fixing this type of a problem usually isn’t hard. New flashing will be installed and sealed into position, and this will stop water from coming in.
Some protrusions have no flashing. Satellite dish brackets and similar attachments are often bolted right into the roof, and only some sealant keeps the water out. When the sealant gets old enough to crack, you get a leak. In this case, roof repair in CT can involve resealing the connections between the hardware and the roof, but homeowners will often be advised to find another place to mount their dish or other equipment. This is because such brackets tend to continue to cause problems. If there is nowhere else to put the equipment, the roofing company may be able to devise a better way of connecting it so that the roof will remain solid in the future.
Major damage can occur from storms, but it can also result from leaks that have been left unrepaired for too long. Once water gets into a roof, the roof deck will begin to rot if it isn’t dried out quickly. Therefore, it’s important to have even small leaks fixed right away. Otherwise, the rotten decking will have to be replaced. This can cost as much or more than if a tree went right through the ceiling!
If a tree literally has gone through the ceiling, the need for speedy repairs is even greater. Water will be able to come in through the entire exposed area and damage everything underneath. Fortunately, an expert in roof repair CT will be able to handle even these big repair jobs.
