April showers bring May flowers but might also bring roof leaks! Springtime is something many homeowners and commercial building managers look forward to. However, warm weather in our region typically means the rain season is starting. If your roof already has vulnerable points such as cracks, missing shingles or damaged material, heavy rain could be detrimental to your roof as well as the interior of your home or business. Sam Boak and the roofing experts at Boak & Sons have seen what spring rain can do to a roof, so we’re sharing 3 tips to help you identify potential roof problems.
- Check your roof for missing, damaged or deteriorating shingles or roofing material.
Missing shingles and roofing material make a roof much more vulnerable to further damage. If you notice missing shingles or roofing material in your yard, gutters or surrounding your building, call Boak & Sons to come take a look! We offer free estimates and can help find potential problems before they get worse.
- Look for any existing leaks that might get worse with heavy rain.
If you start to notice sagging in your ceiling or dark spots forming, this could be a sign that a leak has already formed. If these issues aren’t addressed as soon as possible, these leaks could continue to grow and cause major damage to your home or building. Call us immediately if you see damage in your home or building so we can address the leak but remember we don’t offer repair services for the interior of the home!
- Keep your gutters clean.
Clogged gutters can damage your roofing materials and eventually cause roof leaks! If water isn’t being properly directed away from your home and starts to collect in your gutters, that water can seep through your shingles or roofing system and make your roof more vulnerable to leaks, especially during and after a heavy rain. This can also cause damage to your siding and foundation.
These are just a few ways to help protect your home or building from rain damage. We offer no-contact, free estimates on all services. These estimates can help identify any potential vulnerable points in your roof that need to be addressed. For our commercial customers, our Roof Asset Management program includes inspection services to keep your roof well-maintained year-round. The rain season doesn’t wait for anyone, and spring is our busy season, so be sure to schedule as soon as you can! Call 330-793-5646 today to schedule your free estimate, or visit our website at www.boakandsons.com.
