Having a roof leak on your home can lead to all sorts of damage on the interior of your home. Just a small roof leak can allow water to enter the home and damage ceilings, walls, floors, and even home decor items such as furniture and even electronics in the home. A small roof leak can cause some large damage when it comes to your home and home repairs after a roof leak can be in the thousands if it’s not caught and repaired in time. In this article we’ll give you some of the common causes of roof leaks in this area and if you feel you may have a roof leak on your home getting Ypsilanti Roofing Company out and making a roof repair on your home. 

Common Causes for Roof Leaks in Ypsilanti Michigan

If you suspect any of the problems below are happening on your home’s roof be sure to call Ypsilanti Roofing Company to come out and make a roof inspection. Finding and repairing a roof leak can save you lots of money on damages to the inside of your home. Looking for these problems can also help you stop a roof leak before it stops.

Debris on the Roof

Homes with trees that are close by usually suffer from this problem especially in the fall of the year. As the leaves fall from the tree they can gather on the roof. As the leaves and other debris pile up on the roof they hold moisture against the roof which can cause problems. Prolonged moisture on the roofing material will cause the shingles to fail prematurely and likely to lead to a roof leak.

Home Gutter Backup

Much like the debris that can pile up on the roof from trees there is another problem that can occur which is similar and hold moisture against the roof. When the gutter backs up on the home it will cause moisture to also gather on the roofing surface and allow water to seep under shingles. Keeping the gutters on your home clear can help to avoid this problem and likely stop the roof leak before it starts.

Storm Damage on The Home

Weather plays a huge role in how well the roof performs. Unlike other parts of your home the roof is always the first line of defense against any type of weather including wind, rain, snow, and hail. It’s also taking the sunlight beaming down each day heating the roofing material up each day. High winds and hail are usually the two biggest weather events that can cause damage to your roof. The wind can get under shingles and break them allowing water to seep through where the shingle is broken. Hail is another problem that can beat holes in the shingles. There are roofing options available that are impact resistant and can withstand hail.

Age of Roof

As your roof gets older it can start to lose some of it’s rigidity. Older roofs are more susceptible to storm damage because they aren’t sealed as well. Plus, many times the shingles on the roof start to get curled which allows wind to more easily get under them.

Missing Shingles

After a storm has passed through it’s a good idea to look at your roof. Look for missing shingles as sometimes shingles can be broken by the wind and then blown from the roof. Usually when you can find that the shingle was broken during the storm and then repaired you can stop roof leak from starting. However, if the broken shingles are not replaced or repaired a roof leak will likely develop.

Improper Installation

Having a fully qualified roofing contractor install your roof is extremely important. There are many low-quality roofing companies that will install your roof at a cheaper price but if the roof is not installed properly it will end up costing you later. Improper installation of the roofing materials is a big problem and if you’re not using qualified, licensed roofing contractors in Ypsilanti Michigan you may not have the roofing on your home installed correctly.

Get a Roof Inspection Today at Ypsilanti Roofing Company

Are you concerned about your roof and think there may be a problem? If so, give Ypsilanti Roofing Company a call today to learn more about our services and get a roofing inspection on your home.