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The 5 Most Common Causes of Roof Leaks

The 5 Most Common Causes of Roof Leaks

If you keep getting bogged down by roofing issues, then you know that it can mean a great deal of investing time and money. No matter how old your roof is, you never know if it will need a quick repair or have significant work done. To avoid any impending disasters and be able to address the issue in time, here are the 5 most common causes of roof leaks you should look for this fall season.

Cracked Flashing

Flashing are the pieces of metal under shingles and on your roof joints. They are thin and form a water-resistant barrier. In their exposed form, they have the appearance of long runs of sheet metal, and when concealed, there will be a rubber coating overtop. If any of these pieces have cracked, then you’ll know if your flashing has broken. Cracks can occur from the weather, like wind or rain.

Attic Condensation

You can spot an attic leak if you notice mold and mildew growing in the space. The attic may also have a strong odor – if you smell anything musty, then it is likely that water has gotten inside.

Since the attic is at the highest point in a home, it can get trapped between both indoor and outdoor temperatures. When they join together in extreme weather conditions, then condensation forms.

Using the Roof Too Much

There’s no way to determine if using the roof too much is the cause of the leak. Don’t take a chance and go out onto your roof too much – it could be dangerous. Materials for roofs are quite fragile, so you wouldn’t want to step on an already cracked seal or an essential roof element. Instead, don’t let your roof get worse, and hire a well-qualified roofing team who will protect your home and add value.

Broken Shingles

Weather can also wreak havoc on shingles. When shingles are broken, they are easy to identify. Since shingles are the outside layer on your roof, you can see if any are missing by discovering different-colored patches. Also, after a major storm, you might find the shingles in your yard.

Clogged Gutters

If your gutters are clogged, you may notice leaves poking out of your roof’s gutter. You may also want to look to see if there is a lack of water flowing from the downspout when it’s raining.

Your gutters are supposed to make water move away from your roof. When they do get blocked, they stop water from traveling. As a result, rainwater will increase in one part of the roof, which causes a high likelihood of it seeping through the cracks.

If your roof is leaking, there could be a variety of causes for it. The list above details some of the most common roof leaks, but you may not be able to determine the cause yourself. Luckily, there are many Toronto roofing companies out there that would be happy to take a look at your roof and resolve any issues. Be sure to look for any signs of trouble and then speak to an expert about it.

Terms & Conditions

PROFESSIONAL ROOFERS (a division of UXDU Contracting Inc.) offers one of the best residential and commercial warranties around.

Whereas most warranties cover only labour charges, leaving the customer to pay for material, tear off and disposal, Professional Roofers strives to go the extra mile and provide the customer with peace of mind and offers a non-prorated* warranty.

Our non-prorated* warranty covers: LABOUR, MATERIALS, TEAR OFF, and DISPOSAL.

If you have problems with your new roof and which relates to a defect in the materials. Professional Roofers will cover you according to the manufacturer’s warranty specifications for the materials we used on your house or building if the manufacturer fails to fulfil its own warranty for some reason other than the act(s) or default(s) of the customer.

ROOF SHINGLES: Our non-prorated* warranty is from 10 to 15 years depending on the package you choose when you sign the contract.

METAL ROOF: Our non-prorated* warranty is 15 years depending on the package you choose when you sign the contract. Our warranty does not cover animal damage, wind damage or any other acts of Mother Nature, discolouration, fading, corrosion, rust, fire, falling objects, or if the roof is mishandled, modified, or altered.

FLAT ROOF: We offer a five (5) year limited* warranty with respect to defects in installation.

EAVESTROUGH AND METAL WORK: We offer a five (5) year limited* warranty with respect to defects in installation and a twenty-five (25) year limited* warranty with respect to defects in materials.

SMALL REPAIRS: Normally we offer a one (1) year warranty for the area which we repair, only. However, if the problem occurs again during the one (1) year period, we are always willing to go back one more time to try and find a solution free of charge. If the problem continues thereafter, Professional Roofers will usually suggest a larger repair or new installation for which there will be an additional charge. If a whole new roof is required, the fee for the repair previously charged will be deducted from cost of the new roof.

*LIMITED WARRANTY – UXDU’s and Professional Roofer’s limited warranty only applies to damage to the shingles which have been installed by UXDU and which damage results directly from improper installation of the shingles by UXDU’s employees.

The limited warranty does not apply to defects in the shingles, nor does the limited warranty cover damage to the shingles caused by lifting or loosening of the shingles, or shingles being blown off or fall due to damage resulting directly or indirectly from wind, rain, sleet, hail or any other weather conditions. Any damaged caused by any one other than UXDU’s employees.

Other roofers second opinions will not be considered in our warranty. Any issues related with our work, must be notified to Uxdu Contracting Inc. (Professional Roofers). Defamation, slander, or bad propaganda, Professional Roofers reserves the right to nullify and terminate roof warranty and/or take legal action up to $200,000.00.

This limited warranty applies only to the supply and installation of shingles and does not cover any labor or material required with respect to the roof deck, roof trusses or rafters.