A Quick Overview on Handling Emergency Roof Repairs
By Stacy MelleteKeeping your roof in good condition is crucial to the protection of your home from the damaging effects of harsh weather. While taking a proactive approach to roof maintenance is highly recommended, roofing emergencies can occur, especially during a storm.
A tree falling on your roof due to strong winds can happen all of a sudden and there’s hardly any way to prepare for that or any similar situation.
A local roofing contractor is just a phone call away, but when should you call them? When is a roofing problem considered an emergency?
About Roofing Emergencies
Severe weather conditions are not to be taken lightly, especially if you have a compromised roofing system. Extensive and costlier roof damage is expected once winds exceeding 50 miles per hour and intense rainfall or hailstorms occur.
This exposes your home to leaks and other problems that may affect your home’s structural integrity.
You must know what to do when emergencies arise. Time is of the essence, once you see water spots on your interior walls and ceiling, you shouldn’t delay. Call your trusted roofers right away so that the necessary roof repairs can be performed.
Expectations During an Emergency Roof Repair
One thing to keep in mind when dealing with a roofing emergency is to not give in to panic. The pros will arrive at your home as quickly as possible to provide immediate repairs. They’ll also install a protective cover to mitigate further structural damage. Once the storm has passed, they’ll evaluate your roof thoroughly before recommending a more lasting solution.
Affordable Roofing Systems has the expertise, experience and resources to handle any size of roof repair. As the top roofing company in the Tampa Bay Area, we use only the highest quality materials and products from the country’s top roofing manufacturers to ensure that the repairs we perform will be secure and durable.
Call us at (813) 542-8462 or fill out our contact form to schedule a free roof checkup and estimate. We serve Tampa and Clearwater, FL, and the surrounding communities.