Damage can occur at the level of any element of the roof and you should not compromise when it comes planning the necessary repair works. Therefore, you should always have your roof looked at by a Lincoln NE roofing professional, whether it’s for damage repair or performing regular maintenance operations.
Here are some signs indicating that you need to contact a Lincoln NE roofing professional:
Damage at the level of the roof framing
The structure, which can be made of wood, iron or reinforced concrete, is formed by elements that make up the skeleton of the roof. On this framing, it is installed the roof cover.
What damage may occur at this level? First of all, for optimal support of the covering materials, the framing must be very solid and resistant. The problems arise especially in the case of wooden structures and concern two aspects: humidity and pests. In conditions of extreme moisture, wood can rot. It may also be attacked by pests (wood destroying insects and fungus) that could compromise the structure of the roof – a situation that is potentially very dangerous, unless addressed in time.
Roof cover damage
The cover represents the visible part of the roof, which can be made of ceramic tile, bituminous shingles, metal shingles concrete tiles, etc.
According to recommended roofing Lincoln NE companies, the choice of poor-quality materials, the age of the roof, lack of maintenance but also extreme weather phenomena can cause the following problems to occur:
- water infiltration at the upper level of the house
- the appearance of mold and high level of moisture due to these infiltrations
- weakening of the strength structure of the house and of the roof framing
- thermal insulation and poor waterproofing, reflected in low thermal comfort
- unsightly external appearance of the roof, due to discoloration (especially as a result of poor resistance to UV radiation)
Damage to the pluvial system
It is the rainwater system that contributes to the drainage and safe evacuation of water from the roof. It typically consists of gutters and downspouts.
Damage to the rainwater system can adversely affect the covering materials and the resistance structure of the house, and may consist of:
- loose downspouts or parts of the gutters
- insufficient resistance to high loads, which results in poor water drainage
- lack of correct merging of component elements
- because rainwater does not drain optimally, it may stagnate on the roof and affect its surface, or leak down along the walls, favoring their degradation, infiltrating in the basement etc.
In order to prevent all these problems, you should be be very careful about the quality of the materials you opt for, as well as the roofing companies you hire for different jobs.
When you identify signs of damage and contact a roofing Lincoln NE professional, there will be certain working procedures that you should know.
- Ascertaining your roofing situation
A representative of the company will show up at your door to ascertain the situation of your roof, as requested, and to establish the details of the necessary repairs.
- Repair estimate
This is a document that must be formulated in writing and contain the necessary repairs in detail. Do not sign any contract if you do not receive a written repair estimate in advance!
- Acquisitions of necessary materials
Once you have agreed with the repair estimate and signed the contract, the roofing contractor will purchase the necessary materials for the repairs and start the repair work.
