The wisdom of preventative, pre-emptive roof repair – strengthening the roof before it leaks, not after your living room has inches of water on the floor – is something we often remind our customers about. Unfortunately, it sometimes takes people experiencing the pain of neglecting roof maintenance themselves before they truly start to take it seriously.
Take it From Us …
Over the years, we have been the first call for many homeowners after a major roof catastrophe … but even that first call comes much later than it probably should have. We’ve heard stories of homeowners who saw evidence of a roof leak, but didn’t see any actual water, so “they thought it would be ok”. We’ve spoken to people who noticed that their gutters were damaged, but “thought it could wait until spring”. We’ve handed out many estimates for thousands of dollars’ worth of work … when, just weeks before, the estimate for preventative maintenance would have been for hundreds, instead.
… Or Consider Some Examples
Here is an article from the Patriot Ledger. Ruth Thompson writes about their local schools, and the frequent occurrence of roof leakage. From just a single night’s meeting, they discussed:
– Leaks at the custodial offices of Wampatuck Elementary School
– Leaks in Room 215 of Jenkins Elementary School
– Hallway leakage at Cushing Elementary School
– Leaks in the gym and in Room 16 of Hatherly Elementary School
– A leak between the gyms and hallways of Scituate High School
Make the Smarter Choice for Roof Maintenance
While your home is different from a set of school buildings, it is worth noting that unmaintained roofs willspring leaks, regardless of whether they are part of a home, school building, or any other structure.
The smart move is to handle roof repairs and maintenance before any leaks sprout up. Pre-emptive repair and maintenance – strengthening the bonds and joints of a roof, especially, as that is where many leaks often begin – is significantly less expensive (and less messy) than trying to patch and bolster a roof that is already perforated and has water running all the way through it. Do yourself a favor, and don’t become a lesson someone else can learn from. Care for your roof along the way so you don’t have a disaster to handle later.
Here at Harper Siding and Roofing, we offer estimates for all types of roof work. We would be happy to visit your home and let you know what you can do to prevent leaks. Our number is 513-444-6098, and we make house calls all over the Tri-State area – from the I-275 ring across southwest Ohio.