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Real talk: Leaking roofs are not to be taken lightly. If you’ve ever been under one, you’ll know what kind of a nuisance they can be. A roof leak can do so much more than make your residential roofing in Surrey unappealing. Here are three ways it can cause problems in your home:
1.) Damaged Framing
Leaks cause trouble to your roof decking. This is because the decking is made up of wooden panels. When soaked, these boards weaken and deteriorate faster. A water-damaged decking does not make a very good foundation for supporting the rest of the roof’s components. When a leak gets too big, it can trickle down to the other parts of the house’s framing as well.
2.) Unsafe Interiors
Kids like to run around the house all the time. That’s normal. What isn’t normal is that unnoticeable pool of water they could slip on. Chances are that’s water from a roof leak that has managed to find its way to the floor of your house. Those puddles often go unseen and create slipping risks inside the house. That’s not safe at all. Think slipping incidents really aren’t that big of a deal? You wouldn’t be thinking that if it’s you with a hurt back and a hospital bill to worry about.
3.) Mold Growth
We mentioned the stains and musty smell in your house when there’s a roof leak. Both are probably caused by mold infestation. Molds seek out moisture, and what a roof leak does is create moist, damp areas where molds can thrive.
What’s the problem with molds? They aren’t just unattractive. They cause serious health problems as well. When mold spores spread in the air, they trigger a multitude of respiratory complications and allergies. Sinus infections, asthma, and skin rashes are just a few examples.
We here at Crown Roofing LTD have seen far too many homes damaged by leaks. We’re serious when we say we want to help you avoid the same fate.
Call us for repairs and residential roof replacement in Vancouver and the surrounding areas. We’ll help you get rid of that leak and the problems that come with it.
