Roof repair on your leaky Greenville SC roof
Roof repair is nothing to ignore. Especially when a small leak could make major damage to the roof of your Greenville/Spartanburg home. The need for a roof leak repair can catch anyone off guard and ruin your day. It can give you both a whole new repair project that needs to be dealt with, as well as a roofing project that can spiral into replacing carpets, furniture, or even the structure of your house if left alone long enough.
The vital thing that you need to do if you find any dripping water is launch into damage control. You won’t get very far with a quick, temporary fix to stop a leaking roof, but it can help you to avoid more expensive damage.
How to recognize a leaking roof
Roof leaks can be very subtle and very noticeable. The only thing that can be done to find a leak is to go up to your attic and look for any signs of mildew and mold. Other roof leaks will be more prominent by creating water damage in your ceiling.
You should be sure to rule out any other cause of your leak, specifically, any leak that is related to your plumbing, before you jump to the conclusion that your roof is leaking. Once in a while, a plumbing issue can cause a leak that can be easily mistaken for a roof leak.
Temporary leaking roof fixes
For now, if you’re looking for something quick, here are some temporary fixes that you can try to help stop a leak:
Polyethylene plastic sheets: Sheeting is a somewhat reliable option, as long as you are able to have an actual repair to your roof afterward if you find any holes in your roof. Use sturdy plastic sheets and fasten them to your roof with roofing nails. Also, you can weigh the sheets down by using large bricks or rocks. In some severe cases, you can consider using duct tape to help keep the sheet on your roof and fill in small holes.
Roofing cement: It’s always handy to have a tube of plastic roofing cement around for emergencies like a leaking roof. Roofing cement is manufactured to help seal holes in your roof, and it works fast. You should ensure that you have the right tools to apply the roofing cement. You should have a putty knife or roofing trowel to apply the cement to your roof. You may also want to be sure to use enough cement to cover the hole adequately.
Replacement shingles: Curling, loose, or broken shingles can be the reason for a leaky roof. If you’re good with your hands, you may be up for the task of replacing your shingles. Removing the damaged shingle will be the first thing that will need to be done. This can be done by using a flat pry bar under the shingles to pop the nails out that are holding the shingles in place. After this is done, you can use a new shingle to take the old one’s space and nail it down.
Roof repair in Greenville SC- call the top roofing company
Making an emergency roof repair while waiting for a repair from a roofing contractor can help prevent more water damage that can cost you thousands. Catch these problems as soon as possible and when you do, call for a roof inspection straight away and make any of the necessary emergency repairs that are needed.
Steele Restoration is a fully licensed and insured Charlotte NC and Greenville SC-based general contractor and roofing company specializing in roofing, siding, and storm damage restoration for single-family homes, multi-family complexes, and commercial and industrial sites. We service Charlotte and surrounding areas including Rock Hill, Lake Norman, Steele Creek, Matthews, Ballantyne, and Blakeney, along with Greenville and Spartanburg SC areas.