When it begins to rain, the last thing you want is for a roof leak that causes rain to drip into your home. Your home is the safe place that keeps you warm and dry. If your roof isn’t doing its job, you need to do everything you can to remedy the issue as quickly as possible.
Roofs are an investment. It’s easy to want to hold out when it comes to repairs. If you’ve been trying DIY remedies, you’re probably noticing the roof leak growing larger and more serious.
Tarping the Roof
Putting tarp on your roof is often a first reaction to a leak roof during a storm. It’s very risky, and if you do it while it’s raining, take safety precautions very seriously. Sure, this will keep more rain from coming in until a contractor can come and fix the issue. However, it should never be considered a “fix”.
Draining Your Ceiling
If you have a leaky roof and the water is dripping through the ceiling, it means that enough water has accumulated to soak through your drywall. Attempting to drain a saggy ceiling means making holes to drain and air out space. However, the drywall will not safely dry out. Instead, the damp drywall will start to form mold and mildew. You don’t want to worry about mold on top of the water and roof damage you’re already facing.
Making the Call
It’s unavoidable- you’ll ultimately need to call a professional for your roof leak. Doing so sooner, rather than later, means a smaller repair job and less expense. It’s too important of a job to try and repair it yourself to save a few bucks. Once your roof is repaired and back in tiptop shape, you may need to have damage to your ceiling replaced too. Once your roof is fixed, your ceiling may be able to wait a little while, but your roof needs to be repaired immediately. A professional can perform an inspection and let you know if there is a mold risk in the ceiling, or if sitting water has risked a ceiling collapse.
Landmark Roofing can work with you to decide on the best repair job. Together, we will find a solution that keeps your home safe. Maryland homeowners trust Severna Park-based Landmark Roofing with roofing needs big or small. Give our team a call at 443-292-5242.
