How to repair a leaking roof

Posted by James more on September 8th, 2018

A leaking roof can be very dangerous since the water can destroy valuable property. If the damage is not that much you can stop it yourself but if it’s tremendous you can engage roofers canton Michigan professionals who are experienced in tucking leaking roofs in the following ways.

Fixing Asphalt Shingles

This can be done by checking the roof damage above the watermark on the ceiling, then inspect the roof for wear and tear by looking for curled, cracked or missing singles, straighten and reattach curled shingles then repair a clean crack with roof sealant or replace broken or missing shingles.

Repairing Damaged Roll Roofing

First, identify cracks or blisters in the roofing materials, cut any blister or bubble to release air or water, spread some amount of roofing cement under the split then cover the repaired area with a patch of roll roofing.

Sealing Leaky Joints

Identify where the surfaces join and look for gaps then apply roof sealant or cement to gaps then repair rusted or loose flashing at a joint.

Replacing damaged Wood Shakes

Once you identify the damaged area, split the damaged shakes with a hammer remove it and replace it with the one that will fit in the gap.