Roof Repairs are essential for maintaining the integrity of your roof and home. If you believe your Brisbane property requires roof repairs, whether due to general wear and tear or storm or wind damage, here’s how to approach your repairs.
Common Types of Roof Damage that Need Roof Repairs
There are many causes of roof damage, including weather events that can result in tree branch damage, winds that lift or damage roof tiles and roof sheets, and heavy rain that blocks or overflows gutters. Aging roofs can also be a common cause of damage due to rust, general wear and tear, or poor roof installation.
Roof Damage by Roof Type
Roofs can be damaged in many ways, and this may vary depending on whether you have a tile, metal or Colorbond roof.
Tile Roof Damage
Roof tiles can break, crack or loosen over time, and poorly fixed tiles tend to damage more quickly. Slipped, missing or broken tiles also expose your roof’s underlay and sealant to further damage, in which case it’s important that the affected tiles are replaced or corrected immediately.
Colorbond and Zincalume (Metal) Roof Damage
Weak or damaged Colorbond or Zincalume (Metal) roof sheets and/or ineffective roof screws are common forms of damage to roofs.
How to Identify an Aging or Damaged Roof
If you are planning to inspect your roof yourself, ensure you have proper safety equipment such as a sturdy ladder and fall protection gear. Signs of roof damage may include:
- Leaks or water damage in the home including water stains (‘tea’ stains) on ceilings.
- Water stains on walls; this can be a sign that your gutter and downpipes are blocked.
- Broken, slipped, or cracked tiles.
- Rusting roof.
- Visible damage to roofing including cracks, holes or bends/creases.
- Missing pieces of roofing material.
- Damaged roof flashing (a thin strip of metal or other waterproof material that is used to prevent water from infiltrating the roof) can occur for a variety of reasons, including improper installation, age, storm or wind damage, and exposure to the elements.
The Importance of Timely Roof Repairs
If you notice any signs of aging or roof damage, contact a professional Brisbane roofing contractor to inspect your roof and advise you of any roof repairs required. Sometimes there may not be obvious damage; age is also an essential factor and it’s worth performing a health check on an older roof to ensure it’s in good shape.
Catching a problem before it becomes a major one and conducting roof repairs, may save you big dollars in the long term.
Over time, roof damage is to be expected. However, correct installation, proper care and regular checks can minimise the risk of extensive roof damage and extend the lifespan of your roof. Early roof repairs and regular maintenance can save you the hefty cost of a full roof replacement.
Choose An Expert Brisbane Roof Repairs Company
If you’re in South East Queensland, Gutter and Roof Repairs can help. We are a family-owned business in Morningside, and have been looking after South East Queensland and Ipswich roofs and gutters for over 12 years.
Contacr us today to book in your roof inspection to identify any required roof repairs. We will explain in detail the work required and provide a free, no obligation roof repairs quote.