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Repairing or replacing roofing Sterling is not always something that should be done by the homeowner. Some of these projects should be performed by licensed, trained contractors instead of the homeowner for various reasons.
#1 Safety First
The most obvious tip of them all when it comes to repairing or replacing roofing Sterling is to always be safe when doing so. There is no reason to climb onto your roof as soon as the leak occurs, especially if it is still raining or snowing. The weather conditions can cause you to slip and fall from the roof, causing serious bodily harm or even death. Wait for Mother Nature to run her course before heading onto the roof to fix a leak. The dryer the conditions, the easier it will be to find the source of the leak and keep your footing while performing the fix.
#2 Use the Proper Safety Equipment
Walking around on a roof is not exactly the easiest thing to do, nor is it the most comfortable on the feet and legs. When repairing or replacing a roof, wear rubber sole shoes to prevent yourself from slipping. Make sure you wrap a harness around your waist and secure it to the home and always work with a partner to ensure your safety.
#3 Hose Down the Roof to Find the Leak
The best way to find the leak is to hose down the roof until water begins to enter your home. Do not do this tactic during the wintertime because the water can freeze, causing more damage to the roof, and even cause you to slip off the roof.
#4 Clean Gutters
Gutters should be cleaned routinely to prevent the buildup of debris and leaves, which can cause water to remain on the roof and leak into the home.
#5 Prevent Dry Rot of Roofing Sterling
A roof can dry rot if not properly ventilated; it has nothing to do with water buildup. A roof can be properly ventilated with the installation of a ridge vent, which allows will push cool air through the bottom of the roof and hot air out through the top of the roof.
#6 Do Not Allow Ice Buildup
Preventing ice from gathering on the roof can also keep a roof safe. This can be done with proper ventilation, rain shields, ice shields and the installation of a drip edge to the roof.
#7 Repair Roof Boots
Roof boots, not those on your feet, can be found where the roof fence comes up from the roof. If the roof boots dry up, major damage will occur to the roof along with extensive leaks. New roof boots can be purchased in hardware stores and easily installed.
#8 Check the Installation
After a new roof has been installed, check the nails from the installation. Sometimes, a contractor will not completely nail down all of the nails, causing leaks in different areas.
#9 Double and Triple Check Valleys
The valley is an area where two roofs meet. This is a common place for leaks because water will meet there and slosh back and forth.
#10 Eliminate all Leaks
Make sure you eliminate each leak one by one. Do not get discouraged if there is still a leak in your home, once you eliminate one you can find the next.
