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We\u2019ve all heard the horror stories of roofs going from a small leak to a complete collapse in a short space of time, but the amount of good, reliable information on how long you\u2019ve got before a leak can cause internal damage is somewhat lacking. So, in an effort to bring some clarity in what must doubtlessly be a period of stress, we\u2019re here to answer some of the big questions.<\/p>\n
How long will a leak take to cause damage?<\/strong><\/p>\n Unfortunately, there are no hard and fast rules as to how quickly water will damage your home. It depends entirely on the type of roof, what\u2019s underneath it, any internal drainage measures, the types of wood used, the weather patterns you\u2019re experiencing and even the time of year. The most simple (and perhaps most important) piece of advice we can offer is that it\u2019s imperative you get it fixed as soon as physically possible.<\/p>\n Waiting to see what, if any, damage your leak will cause to the internals of your home is a game that you really shouldn\u2019t be playing. Get in a roofing contractor as soon as you can and listen carefully to what they tell you. The costs may be low or they may be high, but the investments you make in your roof are some of the most valuable you\u2019ll put into your home.<\/p>\n What are some of the internal effects of a leaking roof?<\/strong><\/p>\n The most minimal damage done to the inside of your property should you leave your roof in a leaky state is water discoloration. As water seeps though, it will discolour the roofing underlay, rafters, beams and, eventually, leak down your ceiling and walls, leaving ugly stains behind.<\/p>\n From there, things only get worse with mold and mildew, drywall fatigue, the rotting of structural wood (which can do immense damage to the structural soundness of your property), and perhaps worst of all, damage to your homes electrical systems. Long term leaking, when combined with your homes wiring systems could lead to shorting out at either the room breakers or main breaker, and cause damage to any electronics unfortunate enough to be left plugged in at the time.<\/p>\n In short, it\u2019s never worth sitting around on a leaky roof. Unless you\u2019re blessed with the promise of perfectly dry conditions, a leak in your roof can cause an immense amount of damage in a relatively short period of time. Get in touch with a roofing contractor at your earliest convenience, you\u2019ll be thankful for it down the line.<\/p>\n Discovering that your roof is leaking can be a particularly distressing time as a homeowner. This is, after all, your castle, so to see water coming through the ceiling and into your home is an understandable source of worry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nGet in touch with us today to find out more about how we can help you.
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