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Roof Repair Tips
When there is a leak in your roof and you need to do something about it right away – but you can’t get a contractor – there are some temporary repairs that you can make. Before you go up on the roof, though, remember that there may be tree branches, power lines, and other hazards. If your roof is wet it’s also going to be very slippery, and that can be a problem. Make sure that you wear good, non-slip shoes, that you move slowly, carefully, and deliberately, and that you also remain aware of your surroundings so as not to get injured. Never get up on your roof during a lightning storm, no matter how badly you want to fix a leak. Water damage to your home is not worth risking your life over. When you go to repair your roof, the most temporary repair is with plastic sheeting. You use the sheet of plastic to cover the damaged area and you use roofing nails to secure it. If you have 2X4s or other similar wood around you can use the wood to square off the damaged area, wrap the plastic around the wood, and then nail the wood…
Flat Roof Repair
Many people live in an area of the country that have a lot of homes with flat roofs and your needs are probably a little bit different than the needs of those people who have peaked or pitched roofs. Flat roofs can provide some extra problems when snow, ice, or water builds up on them, and when they start to leak it can be difficult to make them stop. However, you can repair them if you know what to look for and how to handle any problems that come up. One of the best ways to take care of your flat roof is to make sure that you inspect it often enough to stop most problems before they get started. Ideally you should inspect your roof four times a year but most people do it twice, which is usually sufficient unless you notice problems developing. Flat roofs have asphalt building paper on them which is then criss-crossed and ‘hot mopped’ with a hot asphalt liquid that most people call roofing tar. Gravel or crushed stones are imbedded into this liquid to form a finished surface. Re-doing one of these kinds of roofs requires a professional because of the cost of…
Rubber Roof Repair
Rubber roofs are relatively new to the market. There aren’t that many of them around, not all contractors work with them, and many homeowners haven’t even heard of them. A lot of homeowners would think that this would be very expensive when they do hear about it, but rubber roofs are actually comparable in cost to wooden shingles, so it’s not a solution that’s far out of most people’s price ranges. Rubber roofs are particularly good for homes that have flat roofs, because these kinds of roofs are much more prone to leaking than pitched or peaked roofs. The rubber roof can be ordered in sections that are put together on-site to exactly match the size of your existing roof. They can be sealed, and they will last a very long time. If you don’t have a flat roof and you don’t want what looks to be big slabs of rubber on the top of your house, you can get rubber shingles. These look very much like more standard shingles but they will hold up better to the elements. Because they are put down like regular shingles, though, it’s important that someone with some roofing skills does the work, so…
Metal Roof Repair
People who have metal roofs have to repair them differently than people who have shingle roofs, so you should keep that in mind when making a purchase of a mobile home. However, if you already have one with a metal roof you’ll probably have to do some repairs at some point. You want to inspect your roof periodically for leaks and problems even if you don’t find water in your house, because you can often stop problems before they get started. If you do have a water leak, remember that water can travel. Just because water is dripping in the bathroom doesn’t mean that’s where the roof leak is. It might be coming from somewhere else and running down a truss or the edge of a wall. If you can’t pinpoint the leak you may have to re-do the entire roof, so finding that leak is very important. When you get up on the roof, look for obvious problems such as holes around vents and pipes and along seams. It’s also possible that there is just a hole in the roof itself somewhere, so look for damaged areas. When you find a gap around a vent or pipe it can…
Roof Leak Repair
Any roof can leak, no matter what it’s made out of, how expensive the house is, or where it’s located. With that being the case, it’s important to know how to repair a roof leak – or have someone you can call to do the job for you. Another thing that you should know is where your roof is most likely to leak so that you can check those places first if there seems to be a problem with water getting into your house. When you have a shingle roof, the areas that can leak can be almost endless. There are always chances that water is getting in under the shingles, especially if your roof is an older one, so take a good look at your shingles and keep your roof repaired. Another place where leaks are quite common is a roof valley. This is usually where one roofline meets another, and is generally seen around porches or garages. Anywhere that water collects and runs along the roof is a place that leaks can occur, especially if these valleys are clogged with leaves and other debris. That can back up the water and allow it to sit, at which time…
Mobile Home Roof Repair
When you have a mobile home you often can’t repair your roof in the same way that you would if you had a different type of house. While there are some mobile homes that have the more common shingle roofs, there are also a lot of older mobile homes where the roof is made of metal. If you own one of these and your roof is starting to leak, you can probably repair it yourself and save the money that you would have spent on a contractor. When you climb up onto your roof you’ll want to make sure that you’re stepping on the rafters and not between them. You could damage the roof or even fall through. Take a good look at your roof. There is a silver coating on it and there is also liquid asphalt or roofing tar or some other type of similar compound around the pipes and vents that stick up from it. There might also be a type of metal flashing in some areas and metal around the edges to keep them sealed up tight against the elements. If the silver coating is cracked and looks bad, it’s likely time to do some roof…
RV Roof Repair
you’re retired or you just like to travel a lot, you may be one of the many people in this country who owns an RV. Like a more conventional home, that RV is going to need some maintenance done on it, and one of the maintenance areas is the roof. If there is a lot of damage and rot in the roof the project can be kind of extensive, but if there is only minimal damage it can be fixed more easily. No matter whether there are big problems or little ones you can work on fixing them yourself so that you don’t have to spend a lot of money with a contractor to get the job done. If you’re going to be fixing your RV roof, the first step is to take off all of the external fixtures like antennas, satellite dishes, roof vents, A/C vents, and plumbing vents. If you can’t get them to come loose easily, you can use a heat gun to get the coating around them to soften up. That can help you take them off without doing further damage to the roof or hurting any of the fixtures. From that point you’ll need to…
Slate Roof Repair
Slate roofs aren’t repaired in the same way that shingle roofs are, and knowing whether yours needs repair or replacement comes down to some investigation on your roof and some knowledge of what you’ve found. Slate is a very strong and serviceable material, and it was used for roofing long before asphalt shingles were developed. When slate is properly installed it can last longer than a hundred years, but it’s very expensive – around nine hundred dollars for one hundred square feet as opposed to sixty dollars for one hundred square feet for shingles. If you buy a house with a slate roof already installed you’ll want to do some checking as to whether it was installed correctly. The nails that hold the slate to the roof are there to hang the slate from, much like you would hang a picture on the wall. If they are too tight they can pinch the slate, which needs to expand and contract in the elements. Pinching it can cause it to break. If the nails are too loose they will stick up. That can put stress on the slate that is above it, and those pieces can crack. There is very little…
Tile Roof Repair
Depending on where you live in the country, you may not see that many tile roofs anymore, but if you’re one of the homeowners who has one you’ll probably need to make repairs at some point, and you want to be able to do it on your own or at least know when it needs done so you can call someone who can fix it properly. In order to repair a tile roof you’ll need to be able to access the broken tiles. The way to do that is to use a metal bar or something similar to lift the tile that is above the broken one and the tile that is just above and to the right of the broken one. Then you’ll also need to lift the tile that is just to the left of the broken one, because it overlaps the broken tile. From that point, you can remove the damaged tile. Unless you’re working on the bottom two rows of tiles or a very steep roof, most tiles won’t be nailed down. Instead, they will have a nub at the back that sits on the small boards that run along the roof. The back of the…
Commercial Roof Repair
When occupying a commercial building – whether you bought it and are using it, or whether you bought it and are renting it out to other people – you have to make sure that the roof doesn’t leak. Any leaks can seriously damage the building or the property that’s inside of it, and that can mean a lot of lost revenue for you or your tenants. It could also mean a lawsuit if you don’t take care of your building and things that belong to other people get damaged because of it. When it comes to making sure that your roof doesn’t leak, you have to look at your options. Most commercial buildings today have either shingle roofs or metal roofs. Some of them also have the tar-paper, liquid asphalt, and crushed gravel flat roofs, depending on what area of the country they are in and when the building was constructed. All of these kinds of roofs have to be repaired differently, and learning about how to repair the roof on your commercial building is important. Even if you choose not to do it yourself, you’ll still want to have some knowledge of how it is done so that you…
DIY Roof Repair
Many roof repairs aren’t for the do-it-yourselfer, but some are, and they can be done fairly easily with the right tools and a little bit of knowledge. The tools are important, but the knowledge is the most vital. If you don’t understand what you’re doing and why, you could do more damage to your roof, necessitating a contractor to come and repair not only the original damage but the damage that you caused, as well. Naturally, this can be very costly, so you’ll want to avoid it if at all possible. What kind of repair you’ll have to do and what tools and materials you’ll need generally depends on what kind of roof you have. It might be shingle, metal, tile, slate, or something else. Some roofs are also much steeper than others, and some are completely flat. No matter what kind of roof you have, you can learn about how to fix it carefully and for far less money than a contractor would charge you. The main thing with any roof is that preventative maintenance is important. If you can catch a developing problem before it becomes a leak you have likely saved yourself a lot of time and…
Home Roof Repair
When you’ve got a water leak inside your home that’s coming from your roof, there’s only one reason for it: the flow of water from your roof to the ground through normal channels is being impeded. In other words, the water would normally run off your roof – roofs are designed to do that. However, when there is a leak the water isn’t getting to leave the roof the way it normally should, so it tries to find another way out. Your job when it comes to home roof repair is to stop the water from causing a leak, and that’s done by finding where the leak is coming from, fixing the hole or gap that the water is getting through, and ensuring that the water is flowing properly so it won’t keep returning to the area where you fixed the leak or areas nearby. Getting into the attic is the first step. You can look to see if the underside of your roof decking has any water damage on it. Finding this water damage can help you determine where the leak is coming from, and it’s often easier than carefully searching the entire roof looking for the culprit. If…
Roof Flashing Repair
When you find a leak in your roof it’s often at the site of some flashing. This could be at the edge of your roof, but it’s more often seen around chimneys, pipes, and vents. Another place you’ll see it is in the valley where two rooflines meet one another. Flashing can get damaged over time, and when it does become damaged it might not seal up the way it used to. That can allow water to get in underneath it, and that can lead to some serious problems with water damage to your roof and potentially to the rest of your home, as well. You don’t have to hire a contractor to repair your roof flashing, though. You can do it yourself with a little bit of know-how. If it’s the edge flashing that needs fixed you don’t need to remove the old one. You can put new flashing on top of the old flashing and attach it with asphalt flashing cement. Make sure that it goes up under the shingles and that it covers any spots that are damaged. Not putting it under the shingles can leave a lip where water will back up and cause a larger…
Roof Repair Cost
How much it will cost you to repair your roof is likely something you’re dreading finding out about. Roof repairs can sometimes be very costly, but most of what a roofing contractor charges for is labor. That means that, if you can do the work yourself, it will probably cost you a lot less. You can also use a handyman service for simple roof repairs if you don’t feel comfortable doing it yourself. As long as your handyman is licensed and insured, and as long as he or she is doing small and simple repairs, there shouldn’t be any problem. Just make sure that you get someone who you feel comfortable with and who you feel can do the job properly. Where you might pay around $350 for a roofing contractor to repair to ten by ten area of shingles you’ll likely pay a handyman around $100 to do the same thing. You can see from that comparison that it’s much cheaper to hire a handyman, and if you do the repair yourself all you have to pay for is the shingles and any tools or other materials that you might need. For anyone who does a roof repair job…
Shingle Roof Repair
Most people have shingle roofs. They are the most common and the least expensive of the kinds of roofs that are around today. They also often need repair. Asphalt shingles don’t last forever, but they don’t usually cost that much, so most people put them on their homes. If you live in a hurricane-prone area or somewhere else that has severe weather you may find that shingles come off your home or get damaged quite often. When they do you can call a roofing contractor or you can make your own repairs. Either way you’ll need to purchase shingles and you might need roofing tar or liquid asphalt and some nails, but if you do it yourself you won’t have to worry about paying the labor. If you have a very large area of the roof that’s damaged, or if the decking under the shingles needs replacing you might want to call in a professional. If you just have a few broken, damaged, or missing shingles, though, you can do it yourself. Just make sure that you pay attention to things like wearing rubber-soled shoes so you don’t slip and watching out for power lines so that you don’t get…
Trailer Roof Repair
Most older trailers have metal roofs. These are not as durable as shingle roofs but they can hold up quite well if they are properly taken care of. The best thing to do is preventative maintenance, because that means that there will be less chance of a leak getting started. However, for those people who are already seeing leaks in their trailer roof or those people who see that their roof needs some repairs, the best thing to do is to sealcoat the roof. There is a coating made that can be brushed, rolled, or painted on, and it works very well to close up small cracks, pinholes, and little problems. More than one coat can be applied if necessary, and this should be done on a day that is clear and warm. The roof also has to be dry, so if it has just rained you should wait a while before starting to coat the roof. When you do coat the roof it will take care of small leaks. However, if you find larger areas you shouldn’t just coat them and hope that they will be alright, because they most likely will not. For these larger areas, you’ll want…
Leaky Roof Repair
For those of you that have a home, an apartment complex, or a commercial building, sooner or later you’re going to have a problem with a leaky roof. This could be from a bad storm that damaged it, or it could just be because the roof has gotten old, and the shingles, metal, or other materials on it no longer hold up well. However, no matter what the reason for the leak, you definitely want to get it stopped as soon as possible, before it does any real damage to your home or business. The first thing that you should do is to find where the leak is coming from, but this is not always easy to do. Some leaks can be very small, and when water gets into a home through the roof it doesn’t always go straight down. Sometimes it runs along a wall or a truss and leaks through the ceiling in a completely different area from where the original leak in the roof started. With that being the case you have to consider that the entire roof should be inspected unless a cursory examination shows something very obvious like a missing shingle or a hole or…
Motorhome Roof Repair
Driving around in a motorhome you probably know that you can’t enjoy it to the fullest unless you take care of it. If there are problems with it and it’s not properly maintained you can’t use it like you want to, and the roof is one of the most serious areas for problems. Roofs take a lot of abuse from sun, wind, rain and if you don’t take care of them you’ll end up with leaks in the roof and some serious problems on the inside of the motorhome. Since that can stop you from using your motorhome and it can also be very costly to fix, it’s much better if you take care of things before they become problematic so that you can spend less time worrying, fretting, and fixing things. You’ll spend less money that way, as well. Motorhome roofs are not made the same way that house roofs are, and you’ll need special materials to work on them. Re-sealing of the seams on a yearly basis is very important to prevent leaks, and you also must seal around anything that penetrates the roof. This can be a vent or pipe, but it can also be anything added…
Roof Repair Contractors
When you realize that you need a new roof or that you are having some problems with the one you have and need to have it repaired, even though it’s not yet ready for replacement, you have three choices: you can do it yourself, you can hire a handyman, or you can get a roofing contractor. For minor repairs doing it yourself or getting a handyman usually works just fine, but for larger repairs you really want someone who specifically works with roofing, and this is even more true for roofs that are unique – tile, slate, or commercial building roofs, for example. When you’re choosing a roofing contractor you need to ensure that the one that you pick is right for you, and there are several ways to do that. First, ask around. If there are friends, co-workers or family members who have recently had work done on their roofs, find out what their experience was like. Did the workers get there on time? Did they do a good job? Was the price the same as the estimate? Getting the overall impression of what these people thought of their roofing contractors can go a long way toward selecting one…
Asphalt Roof Repair
The asphalt roof is one of the most common. Most people call them shingle roofs, and they are generally easy to repair if you take a little time and get the right materials. You’ll need to inspect the roof first, to see what needs to be done. Sometimes you can just make some simple repairs, and other times it becomes necessary to do more extensive repairs, including replacing shingles. Unless the entire roof needs to be replaced, most homeowners can make these repairs without needing to call in a professional. If you’re going to be working on a large area, though, you might want to have some help. At the very least you shouldn’t be entirely alone while working on a roof in case you should fall or otherwise injury yourself. Having someone else around can provide you with help in an emergency. Before you do any work on the roof, find out what you need to do and make sure that you get all the materials ready so that you don’t have to get up and down the ladder too much. You risk injury each time, so the less, the better. The best thing is to get everything together…
Roof Repair Estimates
When you need a repair done on your roof, you don’t just want to call the first roofing contractor that you find and have them come fix it, only to give you a bill at the end that might be a lot more than you expected. Even if your roof repairs are urgent, you still want to get some estimates. Asking for an estimate from a roofing contractor can provide you with a lot of things, and one of those things might be more questions, depending on how the person addresses their estimate. Some roofers can be very vague and their estimates can be rather far off from what the job will actually end up costing, so you have to make sure that you ask the right questions and be clear about what kind of estimate you need. You also need to make sure that the estimate spells out what will be done. You don’t just want an estimate that says ‘repair roof’ and gives a price. Does that include the materials? What about clean up? If there are other problems, how will that be handled? All of these things are important considerations, but most people don’t think about them…
Aluminum Roof Repair
Repairing an aluminum roof can’t be done in exactly the same way that repairing a shingle roof can, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t do it. First, make sure it’s really made of aluminum and not some other metal. You’ll want to patch it with the same kind of metal that it’s made of, so that it seals and wears correctly. When you’ve determined that you actually do have an aluminum roof, you’ll need to inspect how much damage you have to it. If there are only minor problems they will be much easier to correct, but you can correct larger problems, too, if you take your time to address them. You should make sure that the area that you’re going to be repairing is clean. If it’s not, and if there is dirt and debris (or rust) on it you’ll want to clean it well so that there isn’t anything left that could keep the patch from sealing properly. Next you’ll cut a patch from a piece of aluminum that you’ll put over the area that has the damage. Make sure that you cut it a few inches larger than the area you need to cover up, just…
Vinyl Roof Repair
There are several ways to repair vinyl. Not all of them are easy, but they can all be done if a person is willing to take the time to do them the right way. The most common problems with vinyl are bubbles and tears. Both of these are fixable. For vinyl that has a bubble in it, you can cover the bubble with tape and poke it with a pin. You can also use a hypodermic needle to inject adhesive under the bubble. This will help it reseal when it is pressed back down after pricking with a pin. The best way to press it down flat is with a block of wood or some other object with a smooth, flat surface. If you try to use something that is not flat, like your hand, you can end up with smaller bubbles as well as wrinkles and other problems. Wait until the glue is completely dry (usually twenty-four hours) before removing the tape. You’ll also need to make sure that the adhesive that you’re using is appropriate for vinyl. Some adhesives will destroy the vinyl or the backing on it, and that won’t help your repair look good. It will…
Roof Repair Materials
Planning on working on your roof instead of hiring someone else to do it? You’ll want to make sure that you get the right materials. Having everything you need will make the job much easier and it will limit the trips that you have to make up and down the ladder, which contributes to your safety. Naturally, you will need whatever materials are required for the actual roof, depending on what it’s made out of. Shingle roofs require tar paper and shingles, etc. in addition to the actual roofing materials, though, there are many repair materials that you have to take along with you. One of the most important is the nail belt or bag. Not having nails right there when you need them can slow you down and keep you crawling around the roof looking for nails, which adds to the danger to you and the chance of roof damage. A nail belt or container of some kind is a must. You should also have a tape measure, a framing hammer, and a claw hammer. If you don’t know the difference between the two types of hammers, any home supply store will be happy to educate you and show…
How To Perform Roof Repair
Many people every year think that they can do their shingle roof repairs themselves. Often they can, but a few of them get hurt, too. They back into the power lines that run near their roof, or they slip and fall to the ground and break bones because they were in too much of a hurry. Don’t let that be you. You’ll want to perform your roof repairs as safely and easily as possible, and you can do that if you follow some simple tips. Make sure the ladder is sturdy and well-placed. Get everything that you will need together so that you don’t have to keep coming back down the ladder for tools and materials. You risk injury each time you climb a ladder. Make sure that you wear rubber-soled shoes, as well, because you’ll have a lot lower chance of slipping and falling that way, and keep an eye on the power lines. Know where they are at all times, and if you have to be near them, don’t move too fast. The actual repair is much easier than all the preparation and care that goes into it. Of course, if you’re concerned at all about your safety…
Emergency Roof Repair
Sometimes you need to fix your roof right away and you don’t have anything around that would do the job properly and permanently, so you have to resort to an emergency roof repair. Reasons for this could be various, but they usually involve bad storms. Hurricanes can damage your roof very easily, and so can severe thunderstorms that come through with a lot of wind, as well as tornadoes. It’s important when it comes to taking care of your roof that you address problems as soon as it’s safe to get out and do so, because they will not go away on their own and they are only going to get worse. You should never try to secure your roof during a bad storm, especially if there is a lot of wind or lightning. As soon as the storm has passed, though, you can make your way up onto the roof and take care of repairs that need to be made. One of the first things that you need to do in any roof repair situation is make an effort to control how much water is getting in. A large tarp or a heavy sheet of plastic works well to…
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