Roofs are made strong so that they can withstand multiple storms. However, they will wear down over time, and you may have to deal with an emergency roof leak problem.
When your roof starts to leak, here are some crucial signs to look out for:
If you see any of these signs on your roof, you might need a professional roofing contractor for an emergency roof leak repair.
If your roof suddenly begins to leak during a heavy rainstorm, you can either go for emergency roof patching or an emergency roof cover to tackle unexpected situations.
You can make a temporary patch with a piece of plywood or shingle and roofing tar. For this tactic, go to your attic and trowel the roofing tar into the leaking portion of the roof using a putty knife. Now push the plywood or shingle into the tar and trowel some more roofing tar around the patches' sides.
If you don't have access to your attic and cannot find the exact location of the leak, you can try an emergency roof cover. With this method, use a 4-foot roll of 6-mil polyethylene plastic and place it over the top of your roof.
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Spray polyurethane foam is a material that's sprayed as a liquid and expands into a foam that creates a solid layer across a roof. It's usually applied to form a thickness of 1-2 inches. As UV rays can damage the spray foam coating, applying two thin layers of silicone coating over the foam will protect it from damaging UV rays. To further increase its strength, you can also add granules into the top coating.
The first reason why spray foam roofing is considered a quick fix is that there are no materials other than the spray that you need to bring onto the roof. Secondly, the spray foam is much simpler to apply since there is no need to use rubber sheets or nails. Lastly, there is no need to custom cut the roofing materials to fit correctly around the penetration.
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After installation, an emergency roof repair can last up to one year. However, if the quality of the roof’s surface is in poor condition, then the spray foam can deteriorate much quicker. Therefore, always make sure the surface is in good condition before applying the foam.
If you are looking for a professional roofing contractor in California, call Applied Roofing Services at 714-632-8418 or get a quote online.
