Most homeowners have encountered roofing problems at some point in their lives. From small leaks to major cracking, roofs suffer from a number of common ailments that demand immediate attention. To help you out, we’ve listed a few of the most frequent reasons that will force you to call a commercial roof repair service.
Leakage Problems in your roof
It’s probably the single most common roofing problem facing homeowners. From cracked flashing (those thin, weatherproofed pieces of metal that are designed to keep water out) to broken shingles, tiles or slate there are nearly as many causes as there are roofs.Lack of Insulation in your Roof
Whether it’s flat roofs or pitched roofs, a lack of insulation can be the worst. The average home loses 38% of heat through the windows alone. Just imagine what kind of damage a poorly insulated roof could do! the best solution here is to call a roof service to see if you have a roof in need of replacement insulation. Not only will it keep your winters warm, it will keep your summers cool.
Blistering
Minor problems like blistering, splitting, ridging, or surface erosion can eventually lead to bigger issues. While you don’t have to always fix all blisters, one of significant size should not be ignored.When it comes to hot bituminous roof systems, an improper attachment due to heating of asphalt to an improper temperature, can result in blistering as well as an accelerated aging process and slipping of felts.
Blow-offs, tenting, billowing
Improper installation of flashing may also result in open seams and laps, which contribute to blow-offs, decreased puncture resistance, and code issues. Additionally, embedding the gravel poorly and using an insufficient number of fasteners in the base sheet during installation may also result in similar issues.As one of the best local roof repair contractors in NC, AD Metal roofing provides the best roofing solutions to these problems.