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To Replace Or Repair Your Roof
Not all home improvement decisions are cut and dry. It’s sometimes acceptable to repair a roof rather than replace it. Which avenue you go down will all depend on several factors; including the type of damage your roof sustained and what percentage of the total roof surface needs repair.
With regular maintenance and taking care of minor problems as they arise, replacing your roof should be scheduled rather than needed to solve a major problem. How do you know? Let’s see if your roof passes our questionnaire:
- Are your roofing issues concentrated in a specific area? You may be looking at some repair work.
- How old is your asphalt roof? If it’s over 15 years old, replacing the roof may be the way to go.
- Have you noticed your roof sagging? Call a roofing contractor as soon as possible. You must replace the entire roof.
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Leak Diagnosis And Roof Repair
If you have experienced damage to your Cortland area roof, no matter how large or small the leak, we are the roof repair company for you. With more than 40 years of roofing experience, Graves Brothers Home Improvement is here to help you get the most from our services. One of our service reps will come out and inspect your roof to determine what type of roof repair you need. Most importantly they will answer all your questions so you feel confident we are the home improvement company for you.
Roof leaks can be caused by many different things, including: wind storms, rain storms, falling trees, and debris, or just plain old age. Whatever the cause, we are here to help you with the right roof leak repair for your property. When you have experienced any of the above, even if you don’t see a leak, call us for an inspection. Sometimes damage doesn’t show up for some time, and it’s always easier to catch it before the problems begin!
Customer Satisfaction
We are highly rated on Google and Facebook by Cortland customers like you. We strive for the quality craftsmanship you expect and we work with you throughout the project. You will have a dedicated project manager throughout.
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Our offices and our employees are local. We are connected and invested in improving our community.
Signs Of A Leaky Roof
With old roof or a new roof, wear and tear are inevitable with heavy winds, rainstorms, and long winters. Roof leaks can be avoided by regular maintenance and upkeep.
Broken Shingles
Having broken shingles is one of the most common causes of a leaky roof. It’s very important that whenever a major storm with high winds is in the forecast, you check your shingles’ integrity.
Attic Condensation
Having broken shingles is one of the most common causes of a leaky roof. It’s very important that whenever a major storm with high winds is in the forecast, you check your shingles’ integrity.
Broken Flashing
Flashing are thin pieces of metal that are installed under shingles and on the joints of your roof to create a water-resistant barrier. When exposed, they’ll look like long runs of sheet metal. Broken flashing can cause roof leaks.
Cracked Chimney
If your home has a chimney, look for signs of cracks around the mud cap or the top of the chimney. On occasion, there are holes in the mortared joints where the chimney connects with the roof. As mentioned above, be on the lookout for loose flashing and shingles in the surrounding area of your chimney.
Clogged Gutters
Not only can clogged gutters cause a leak from the roof, but they can also cause a flood in the basement. That’s why cleaning the gutters every Fall is imperative.
There are a lot of tools that can clean out gutters. A hose can do a lot of good to wash leaves and other debris out, but other tools like a blower and a power washer will do the trick.
Improperly Installed Skylights
Leaks from the skylights should be very easy to spot. If you notice wet spots or leaks around the sides of the skylights, you know the cause of your leak. The skylights were improperly measured and fitted upon installation. Keep in mind, that wet spots or leaks near the skylight may also be a flashing issue.
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