Your roof can become worn due to aging and extreme weather. You should immediately make repairs to your roof in order to stop water from getting into your interior.
KCG Roofing is your trusted Tampa roofing contractor and discusses how to fix the three most common leaky areas on a roof.
1. Roof Field
Leakages can occur in older roofs due to leakage from the roof field. You should inspect your roof for cracks, missing nails, and missing granules. Be careful walking on roofs made of clay or concrete tiles, as they can crack if too much weight is added. To avoid any further damage or accidents, it is better to get professional assistance for your roof inspection and repair.
2. Roof Valleys
Valleys are the place where two roof planes meet. Some valleys are populated with metal flashing and rolled roofing, while others simply lace the shingles together. If the shingles aren’t trimmed correctly, they can cause problems.
A chisel point will be added to the end of a shingle that has been cut for a valley. To make the arrow point, a second cut must be made. You can let water in your home if you skip this step.
If the second cut is not present, check your shingles. You don’t have to remove the shingles. KCG Roofing can help you with roofing repair.
3. Chimneys
There are four types of flashing in a chimney. They must be properly placed to avoid leaks. It is also important to properly install the counter-flashing, which is placed in brick mortar. You should inspect the corners for cracks or holes.
Caulk should not seal flashings. Roof cement should be used behind the flashing. To secure the flashing against the chimney, attach it with masonry nails or screws. Cover any exposed screw or nail with cement. Finally, cement should be applied to the space between brick and flashing.
KCG Roofing is the leading provider of roofing services. We can help with your commercial or residential roof repair and maintenance. We also offer high-quality stone-coated metal roofing.
This post was written by a roofing professional at KCG Roofing. KCG Roofing is a premier roofing contractor that does roof repair in Sarasota! KCG Roofing has the experience and expertise to replace or repair your roof with quality materials and excellent craftsmanship. All our roofs are backed by a 15-year leak-free guarantee, the highest in the industry. We have been family-owned and operated for over 40 years.