It doesn’t matter how small or big a leaky roof may seem, it is an emergency. A small leak can quickly become a major problem and a large one can cause havoc in your home. Sometimes small leaks can cause significant water damage to your home and compromise its structural integrity. This is why a full roofing replacement may be necessary. These are some factors that can help you determine if a roof leak should be considered an emergency.
1. Disruption in Living
If the roof leaks are affecting daily life of building occupants, it is considered an emergency. It may not be considered an emergency if the leak is small and slow. However, you can continue your normal business without any interruptions. The leak should be repaired immediately by a professional roofer.
A roofing emergency is a serious leak that causes a homeowner to have to leave their home for several hours or even days in order to find temporary shelter is, however. A roofing emergency is when rainwater drips down from the ceiling, leaving behind puddles on floor. To prevent electrical fire hazards, you should immediately evacuate the building and secure any affected areas.
2. Damaged Electronics
Water can’t mix with electrical appliances and equipment. An emergency would be a leakage from electrical equipment. Water can damage equipment, cause electrical fires, and inflict serious injuries, no matter how small or large the leak may be. If water is leaking from a roof, junction boxes that contain uncovered wires can become electrically charged.
Switch off the main power if you see a leak. Then contact your licensed electrician and roofing contractor. The electrician will make sure that the appliances and life are not at risk. Your roofer will quickly fix the leak.
3. Worsening water damage
Water can get through the roof’s insulation, decking, framing and other materials, and make its way into your home. The most obvious sign that there is a serious and persistent leak is structural damage. This could manifest as damage to:
- Ceiling joists
- Rafters
- Wall framing
- Trim
- Decking
- Fascia and Soffit
Leaky roofs won’t get fixed by themselves. Even if the leak isn’t obvious, it is important to have it repaired as soon as possible. Although a small leak might not seem to be an immediate problem, over time it could grow bigger and cause serious damage to your home.
Check the speed at which water drops fall to determine the severity of a roof-leaking roof. For emergency roof repair, call a trusted roofing company if they are large and fast. If they are slow and small, however, it is not an emergency. However, you should have the problem addressed immediately.
This post was written by Ted Williams! Ted is the owner of A Old Time Roofing which offers the best Pinellas County roofing! Ted is a Master Elite Weather Stopper GAF Roofing Contractor, a double award winner of Best Steep-Slope Contractor from GAF and achiever of Master Elite Consumer Protection Excellence from GAF. He has been serving the Pinellas County area since 1978. Old Time Roofing has a tradition of quality workmanship, servicing residential and commercial properties.
