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How to Protect Your Home From Leaks | Roof Maintenance
By wayne | January 15, 2010
Go outside and try to view your roof from every angle. Do you notice slid tiles, missing tiles, cracked tiles, heating roof pipes without caps, concrete missing? These are all signs of impending roof problems and sure leaks if not addressed. “ An ounce of prevention - a pound of cure!” If caught early enough, all these problems can be remedied simply at relatively low cost.
Be sure your gutters are angled properly and they are free of leaves and other debris, so the water can flow properly to the ground. If water overflows the gutters or water is forced away from the downspout , the result can be water intrusion into you home needlessly. Again, check and be sure. These are all easy adjustments and clean up.
Be vigilant. Take a good look at the walls and ceilings of your house early during the first significant storms. Water is not subtle and if your roof is leaking, it will show on the ceiling, on the walls, at the baseboards or around windows and doors. As with so many things in life, early detection and appropriate repair will save you hundreds of dollars and more . You can avoid having to deal with expensive interior repairs, drywall, carpet and mildew or worse.
Don’t forget to check areas of the garage, closets, attics and other secondary areas.
Most roofing materials are quite durable and long lasting. With just some common sense prevention, you and your roof can survive quite nicely in 2010.
Sincerely,
Wayne Bass
Owner, Web Roofing
Web Roofing is an experienced roofing contractor and general contractor that services customers in regions throughout Southern Orange County including Laguna Niguel, San Clemente and Rancho Santa Margarita.
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