Most roof leaks usually occur around areas such as the flashing, lines where two sections of roofing meet, and around the chimney or vents. It is usually hard to get the roofing to stay on good and the shingles tend to flake off or a blister will form on the roof causing a roof leak to begin. When this happens it doesn’t just stop and go away, you will need to perform a partial roof replacement to the roof to stop the leaking and strengthen the overall dependability of the roof. After all, it keeps you dry and safe as well as your family and all your belongings so taking care of your roof is very important Bungalow Roofing Auckland..
Roofing shingles were not made to never break off and fall down. Shingles do break and fall often and when it happens, it exposes your roof to damaging weather that can harm the structure inside your home. Repairing a shingle is not easy to do in fact it is one of the more complicated roof replacements that you have to do but if you have a shingled roof and have a leak you have no other choice. You will need to grab up some aluminum flashing, a pry bar, and some roofing cement. Measure the flashing so that it is no more than one inch total of the strip of the shingle you are going to replace. You want to measure out an extra four inches longer so you can be safe. Replace the part of the shingle that is damaged and then you can seal it with the roofing cement.
If you have a roof that has cracks in it or even blisters, you will need to repair it. Most of the time you may just have a gutter system that is not working correctly and needs immediate attention to flush out the piled up leaves and debris that has caused the back up. When the cracks and blisters are not repaired soon, there may be significant damage done to the frame of the roof and you don’t want this to rot otherwise you may lose the strength of the roof.
If you have no experience in patching the roof you may want to call someone who does have experience. A simple patchwork for an experience roofer shouldn’t take too long and therefore shouldn’t cost you too much money. Find out what your budget is and then pre-screen all potential contractors to see what they feel is the best option for you. There are many options to consider when you do a roof replacement.
If it is time to do a complete roof replacement you may want to leave this job to a professional. Call around and get as many estimates as you can get in order to help yourself come out with the best deal. When talking with each contractor, find out if they are insured, licensed, and if their estimate includes supplies needed for a complete roof replacement. If not, you may need to find the supplies yourself and then hire the contractor to do the labor part of the deal. When working with contractors, it is important that you get all the details of your agreement in writing before anyone starts working. You want a company that can respect you as a homeowner and treat you fair. They should also be respectful of your time and not show up hours after they said they would. Always examine their work thoroughly before you pay them off in full. That way if there are any discrepancies in their work you can settle it then.
If you are considering a roof replacement for your home or business it is a good time to decide to go green. Going green will save you a lot of money in future energy bills and potentially in the roof itself.
The greenest roof replacement you can opt for is a metal roof. If you opt for a metal roof you will instantly be saving money. Unlike other roofing materials, a metal roof can be laid directly on top of the existing roof regardless of the condition. With any other roofing material the roofing contractor would have to scrap off the old roofing materials and throw your old roof into a landfill. Not only is this more costly to your bottom line but it is also not an environmentally friendly option. By using a metal roof you eliminate the need for roof removal and disposal, not to mention saving space in the landfill. Your metal roof is also a great energy saver if you do it right.
Metal roofing is known as cool roofing because it draws in less solar heat than traditional asphalt roofing. This will help you cut your power bills to cool your home in the summer and will help create a more enjoyable indoor climate for you.
To get the most of your cool roofing, you should opt for a white or lighter colored metal roof replacement if you can. The lighter colors are more effective at reflecting the suns rays away and this can be especially important if you have an air conditioning unit or duct work located in your attic.
Another option to consider is adding radiant heat barriers to the metal replacement roof. This is just a thin layer of metal insulation that resembles tin foil and can cut up to 95% of radiant heat transfer into your attic. This can add up to a good chunk of savings on your energy bills.
In order to make the most out of your green metal roof you should also make sure your roof does not contain any amount of lead. Your roofing metal and the roof’s coating should be metal free. Having any amount of lead on your roof could lead to future health risk down the road that is simply not worth the risk when you can opt for lead free House Roofing Auckland
Another option to maintain your green mindset is to purchase a metal replacement roof that is made from recycled composite materials. A metal roof can be made from 100% recyclable materials and the higher the recycle content, the less used metals going into landfills.
And with that in mind, remember that 85% of construction waste is recyclable so make sure your contractor is in a green mindset and will either dispose of or reuse materials accordingly and keep them out of the landfills.
