When To Get You Roof Repaired: What Every Ottawa Home Owner Should Know.
Introduction
A roof is one of the most important parts of an Ottawa home. It protects you from rain, snow, wind, and other weather elements that could do damage to your interior. A good roof will also protect against fire and intruders; a bad one won’t. And if it’s not properly maintained – by replacing shingles as needed and fixing leaks – it can cost you more in the long haul: water damage to your ceilings or floors, decreased resale value on your Ottawa property, higher energy costs due to inefficient insulation. So make sure you have a dependable roofer inspect yours at least once every two years and fix what needs fixing before disaster strikes!
Why You Need to Have Your Roof Inspected at Least Once Every Two Years in Ottawa.
It costs around $450 per square foot to replace a roof. (Source)
Roofs will often need an inspection every 2-3 years to make sure there are no leaks or other problems. Not changing your roof when you should can lead to mold damage, water damage, ceiling damage, and more. [While these things can be costly, they are preventable if the roof is inspected and repaired when necessary.]
Is Your Roof Near The End of Its Usefulness?
Many people use their roofs for 15-20 years. When you hit this age range, your roof needs to be replaced. If you’ve been neglecting a roof that needs replacement, it’s going to cost you more in the long run. [In addition to needing an inspection every two years, roofs will also need a full replacement after a certain amount of time has passed.]
The average lifespan of most roofs is between 15-20 years.
Some signs that your roof might need replacement are:
- Changes in the building material
- Leaks after heavy rainfall or during winter months
- Small holes and cracks in the roof’s shingles
- Warped or misshapen shingles
- Cracked flashing around skylights, chimneys, and vents
If you’re noticing any of these problems with your roof, then you’ll need to get it replaced soon. Neglecting a roof that needs replacement can cause all sorts of issues on the inside of your home. Water damage is one of the most common issues caused by ignoring a roof that’s aging near its end of usefulness.
Many times water damage isn’t immediately noticeable because many types of roof materials absorb water like sponges Over time, this absorbed moisture will leak through to the inside of your home.
When this happens, you might notice warped floors or walls, discolored drywall and ceilings, nails popping out of place on wood trim around windows or doors, cracking paint in high-moisture areas, water stains on the ceiling below where a roof is leaking, wet insulation in attics, moldy smells that won’t go away even after airing out the room for weeks, rotting studs behind interior walls that are touching wet insulation or framing materials.
Leaks can also cause significant damage to electrical wiring — especially if they happen near outlets!
If you suspect any kind of leakage has occurred near an outlet but aren’t sure what it is or how to fix it, you should always call a licensed electrician to look into it for you.
Additionally, leaks can lead to serious problems like rotted wood around your home’s windows and doors as well as rotted floor joists and subfloors that could eventually cause an entire room in your house — or worse, your entire home — to collapse.
Conclusion
By neglecting to have your roof replaced on time, you’re yourself at risk for having expensive issues in the near future. Make sure you’re not putting yourself or your home at risk for further damage by neglecting to have your roof replaced on time.
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