You know that there is a good chance that your Huntsville roof is leaking, but right now, the time may just not be feasible for you to call in someone. What is a person to do? The truth is, you may need to put off putting money towards something else because ignoring a problem with your roof is never a good idea. It increases the chances of severe issues and could lead to much higher expenses down the line.
When You Ignore a Roof Leak, It Continues to Break Down Your Roof
The truth is, if you ignore a leak in your Huntsville roof, it is going to keep doing damage. The water is going to keep coming in, and the damage is only going to get worse. Right now, you may be looking at something that can be fixed for a couple hundred dollars. That is all it typically costs to replace a few shingles and seal up a small area where a few drops of water were getting in. However, the longer that leak does on, the higher the costs climb. If you leave it long enough to where you need a complete roof replacement, your costs become several thousands of dollars.
Mold Becomes a Much Larger Problem When Roofing Problems Get Ignored
A little bit of water is something that can dry over a period of time in your Huntsville home. However, if that area constantly adds a new little bit of water, to the old bit of water, the area becomes saturated and it takes much longer to dry. When you have a leak, even a tiny one, you are constantly getting new water into an already damp or wet area. This makes the area prime for the growth of mold, especially during the hot and humid air that we have during Huntsville summers.
When you get some water in your home, you need to stop the flow of water, and you need to make sure the area gets thoroughly dried. If a tiny area of mold or mildew does appear, you need to make sure the area is re-primed with mildew killing primer, then repainted. If the damage is larger, beyond what new primer and paint can repair, then you need to take out the old, damaged materials and replace them with new ones.
Your Roofing Materials Wear Out Faster
Not only does the water cause a problem with the materials in your home, it also causes problems with the materials that make up your roof. Your roofing materials continue to degrade, cutting down on how long they are likely to last. This means you will need a new roof years sooner than you should. This could be new shingles, new plywood, or even new roof supports. The wood on the roof is going to weaken the wetter it gets, and the roof is also going to get heavier the more water it absorbs. This is the perfect recipe for a roof collapse if the problems are ignored long enough.
For more information, please call us. We are some of the best Huntsville roofers because we understand how important your roof is. We will do whatever we can to help fix the problem with our professional crew. You will have a safe roof when we are done, and we also work hard to make sure our prices stay competitive. Call us and let us help with any roofing issues you may have now, before the problem gets worse and your home ends up in danger.
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