Some people love rain and the rainy season. After all, few things are better than curling up with a good book and watching the rain pour down. But the aftermath of the rain is most frustrating and inevitable. If you happen to have a leak on the roof during the rain, you could have a big problem on your hands if you don’t address it right away.
Some homeowners and property owners think they can ignore small leaks, because they simply don’t want to invest the time or money into getting them fixed. This is backward, though. Addressing a roof leak right away will actually save you a lot of trouble and money down the road. There are multiple things that can go wrong all due to that one roof leak you didn’t get fixed. Here’s what:
Rotting Wood
The wood on the roof decking starts rotting as it comes in contact with water constantly. With time, the rot spreads and gets bigger and bigger. This more you ignore it, the more expensive the repairs get. This could seriously affect the structural integrity of your home unless addressed by a professional roofer in Ottawa like Roofmaster.
Mould Growth
If you have a leak in the roof, then this one is inevitable. Where water gets collected for longer periods of time on the floor, in the walls, or in the ceiling, mould starts to grow. Aside from being an eyesore, mould is toxic to humans. Mould growth will cause a series of health risks for residents, ranging from coughing and sneezing to sinus infections, headaches, and even memory loss in very serious cases.
Dirty Water
If your home has a roof leak, it is not just pure H2O that finds its way into your home. Rainwater can carry in debris, bacteria, microbes, small insects and organisms, and many other creepy crawlies you don’t want in your home. As the water dries it will leave unsightly yellow and brown patches on your walls, floors, ceilings, and belongings. It could also lead to an infestation, unfortunately.
Furniture Damage
Roof leaks can cause some serious damage to the furniture in your house as water continuously trickles on that cream-coloured couch you love so much. But sometimes it can target the areas that are blocked by furniture and we usually don’t find out the problem before some serious damage has been done.
Whatever the case, the problem needs to be addressed and you need a professional to look at it. You might do a little research on Google and try to fix it yourself, but how can you know for sure you handled the problem for good? Chances are, it could start leaking again or you make the problem worse. You do not need a quick fix, you need a permanent repair. Hey, this is why there are professionals! Give Roofmaster a call for all your roofing needs in the Ottawa area.
