Roofers Arden Arcade

Choosing The Right Roofing Contractors

Homeowners are not trained to deal with roof repairs. Many of them think that a simple roof repair can work and should not be consulted with trained and skilled roofers. The last thing you don’t want to happen is to let your house ruined by a storm or flood. And this might happen if you let few things ignored during the reconstruction.

A small roof leak is merely a cosmetic issue that can be spotted by the homeowner and their roofing contractor. While the other that considered a major and quite serious problem as they called it a structural problem. It is necessary for a homeowner to know how to spot the roof problem before addressing the type of repair.

Rancho Cordova Roofing Pro’s is a contractor you can count on when it comes to roof reconstruction, we offer repairs at affordable pricing or discounts. You can take your work on your assignment and take a little investigation and research for numerous and construction companies. This will give you an idea if you should do the repair yourself or you need to hire a roofing professional to work on your roof.

How To Spot Leaks On Your Roofs

Roof leaks can be detected in two ways: by using infrared thermal and using infrared camera detectors. These two cameras are called IC’s or infrared cameras used to view areas that are concealed by darkness or snow. The only problem when using an IC is that the issue with glare, the illumination can change depending on the distance.

IC detector is more convenient as it uses a sensitive infrared sensor. Because of its features, it can provide a clear image showing the leaks on the roof even with poor lighting conditions. To give the best result, it is good to use the camera when it’s raining and the ice has melted.

On the other hand, applying a boron bit to the leak can help you spot the during the repair. Apply the boron bit and place the infrared camera in an area where you see it but don’t detect the leak. Check your roof if you see a sort of movement it indicates that the leak is not localized to a particular area or if there’s a sign of water damage.

Generally, water damage can be found in two places, the underside of the roof and below the ice. Water damage can leave the roof cracks or shearing and sometimes orange splotches.

Cleaning Your Roofs Before Repairing

After spotting the leaking on your roof, the next step is to clean up the area. The boron bit is not applicable in all kinds of work, because it is not a one-size-fits-all. The common form of water damage is the ice that piles up on the exterior of the roof. To get the ice out, you must cut off the water supply by clearing out the area where the ice came from.

It is necessary to treat all the areas you find in your camera such as gutters, vents, chimneys, etc. doing this will prevent further accumulation of ice or even mold. Once it clear, you can start to repair the leaks, check the pipe fitting and water sources, you might need to repair them or re-seal the pipes to avoid leaks takes place.

As much as possible, maintaining the good shape of your roof will provide a longer lifespan. Check out all the surfaces of the roof for any leakage, to ensure you’re not leaving any repair in the future.