Repair It, Maintain It - Take Care of Your Roof and Stay Warm and Dry

Repairing your roof is not something you should take lightly. Your roof must endure the extremes of weather and a “band aid” solution to roof repair will likely not last very long or it could make the damage worse – and even more difficult to repair properly.

Your roof protects your home from the elements. Problems or potential problems should be repaired as soon as possible if it is to continue to do so. With roofing damage, the longer it remains without being repaired, the worse it gets. The worse roofing damage gets, the more likely that you will experience damage to other parts of your home. Moisture that enters your home through an unrepaired roof can affect almost any part of your home, from the ceiling to the basement.

It’s sometimes not enough to just repair the roof. If you don’t also address the cause of the damage then you run the risk of having the same damage repeat itself – and you will need to do the same roof repair again.

Many roof problems arise from poor roof construction. Improperly installed roof decks (the layer on which tiles are fastened) can cause problems with the roof tile above them. Raised ridges between roof deck panels will cause the tile to buckle and let rain and moisture in. In this case, the roof repair needs to address the symptom – replacing a buckled tile – and take care of the cause, repair the roof deck.

Properly maintaining your roof, before and after roofing repairs, will reduce the number of repairs needed. Debris, like leaves and twigs, can build up on a roof and become trapped under roofing tiles. The debris holds moisture and, when it freezes or becomes too muc, there is the risk it will leak below the tile into your home. Mold and/or moss will form on roofs that remain damp for extended periods. Not only do they too hold moisture, but they are unsightly.

It’s important to maintain your roof, keeping clean and free of debris, to avoid costly repair. But, what if you know you need a repair and want to get it done before the problem gets worse – and more costly?

The roofing repair specialists at DiGiorgi Roofing have been repairing Connecticut roofs for 75 years. We know how to spot the damage, repair your roof, and take care of the cause.

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