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Experienced contractors encounter a wide range of roofing problems on a daily basis, but there are some that are more common than others, and which are easily recognizable, even to the untrained eye.<br>
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Experienced contractors encounter a wide range of roofing problems on a daily basis, but there are some that are more common than others, and which are easily recognizable, even to the untrained eye. Below are 4 roofing problems that are easy to spot, and fortunately – with the help of a reputable roofing contractor – just as easy to have repaired: 1.Pipe collars – if a homeowner spots a leak in a bathroom area, then more often than not, it’s an indication that there’s a problem with the pipe boot around the plumbing vent that allows airflow into the plumbing system for the toilet to flush. On rare occasions, a bathroom fan that has been connected to a vent pipe up through a roof could cause the roof to leak, but in the majority of instances, it’s the pipe collar that’s responsible.
For homes that have been newly constructed, roofers install pipe collars that have been provided for them by contracted plumbers, and they are often poorly constructed plastic pipe collars without a very long lifespan. If your pipe collar is made out of aluminum or lead pipe, you may not experience the same issues as if it was made from cheap plastic. 2.Skylights, chimneys and flashing – flashing is responsible for a significant number of roofing problems, and if the corners haven’t been wrapped with flashing in the appropriate way, leaks can occur. In fact, it’s safe to say that improperly wrapped step flashing is responsible for almost every common roof problem on residential homes, and skylights, walls and chimneys.All have corners that need to be wrapped properly to ensure that they’re fully waterproof.
3.Valleys – rainwater can accumulate heavily in roof valleys, so it’s imperative that they’re installed professionally, and there are typically 3 different ways that this can be done, depending on the location of the roof. For homes in colder climates, valley metal is installed in a way that doesn’t allow snow and ice to take hold of the smooth surface of the metal and cause an obstruction, and this is often done by weaving the shingles from both sides to make the valley strong and secure.
4.Ridge ventilation – previously, metal ridge vents were installed on roofs, but because they were typically only 8 inches wide, rain was able to blow up under the vent and cause a roof leak. One other problem that commonly occurs, is that the ridge vent isn’t nailed in the roof rafters in the correct way, causing the ridge vent to blow off, and the plywood to break due to the way in which the original roofers nailed it into the vibrating plywood. If your roof has sprung a leak or is giving you cause for concern, call a roofing contractor like Atlas Roofing right away, and have them inspect the roof and repair the problem before it has a chance to get any worse, and cause further, costly damage.
If you are looking for best roofing services in Miami, look no further than Atlas Roofing. Since 2016, we have been the premier roof installation and repair experts in the Miami, Broward and West Palm Beach area. We take pride in the comprehensive range of commercial and residential roofing services we offer. Whether you need something as significant as a brand new roof or residential or commercial roofing services in Miami, or as minor as a gutter installation on your home, we’ve got you covered. For best Miami metal roof company, call us at (786) 406-9206.
