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Consequences of Delaying Roof Repair
Of all the household tasks on your checklist, maintaining and promptly fixing your roof should always come first. Why? Because even the slightest leak could pose a serious health hazard, as well as significant structural damage. Roofing leaks can be caused by various factors, from improper maintenance and storm damage to faulty roof installation. Constant water perforation could eventually reach your attic, interior walls, and end up damaging your entire foundation.
Delaying roof repair can, therefore, lead to many unnecessary risks and these are some of the biggest ones.
Mold Growth
This is one of the most serious consequences of delaying roof repair. Over time, a leaky roof can cause mold, which could, in turn, penetrate every opening of your home and spread to furnishing, carpeting, and your clothes. Continual water intrusion could further lead to black mold, which is the most hazardous kind. This could damage your floor coverings, ceiling tiles, and walls but above all, pose serious health risks. In addition to that, once it spreads, it is very difficult and costly to get rid of mold.
Electrical Damage
If moisture reaches the outlets in your ceiling, your electrical cables or walls, the damage could be irreparable. It can vary from severely wrecked appliances, all the way to an electrical fire, or worse. Delaying roof repair, therefore, leads to unnecessary electrical risks that can easily be avoided with proper maintenance and quality control.
Damaged Insulation
Pooling water on your roof and walls can soak your insulation, which could result in damaged and reduced insulation in your attic. Most homeowners resort to fiberglass to insulate their homes, which is a durable and resistant material, but even then, there’s a risk of reduced insulation if your roof is faulty and in need of a repair. Moreover, continual exposure to seeping water will cause your insulation to clump up and completely lose its efficacy. On top of that, your electrical bill will suffer as well, as you’ll need to turn up your AC to keep it working at a desired temperature. This can all be easily avoided by regular and proper roof maintenance, as well as timely residential roof repair.
Ceiling Damage
When there’s a roof leak, the first thing that’s usually affected is the downstairs of your home. But if you’re dealing with a significant leak, the ceilings are at risk, too. Some of the clear signs of an issue are a darkened ceiling color and plasters on your ceiling increasing in size. The pooling water could also damage the paint and reach the plaster on the surrounding walls.
Fire Hazard
Another serious consequence of a leaky roof that you may not expect is a risk of fire. Electrical wires run through your attic and the leaky water can reach the light fixtures and wiring. This is likely to result in sparks that could cause an actual fire. Sometimes, roof repairs fall lower and lower on your to-do list when other life expenses get in the way. However, there are serious and costly consequences to delaying roof repairs. Putting off roof repairs can endanger your home, health, and finances down the road.
Health Issues
Roof damage can create health problems over time. Even the smallest of leaks can let water seep into your home where it can cause mold, mildew and/or bacteria to take hold. As it spreads, the moisture will seep into your home, affecting places such as the attic and eventually making its way into the walls. Mildew and mold can grow inside the house and contaminate the air, which is dangerous to your health. You may have an allergic reaction to the air or you might fall ill with a respiratory sickness. Water damage can affect your foundation in more ways than one. If your roof is leaking the wooden support beams that literally support your home will begin to rot and as they rot they become unstable and will eventually collapse. If a leak is left untreated it could cause very serious internal damages.
Roof Damage Will Worsen With Time
Delaying roof repairs won’t solve the problem. Once your roof starts showing signs of water damage or the shingles are missing, torn, broken, or punctured, you should act as soon as possible. Leaving the problem alone will lead to the damage getting worse over time. If your roof starts leaking, it will spread to other parts of the house and weaken the roof. If there are holes in the roof, it creates a way for insects, rats, and other animals to get into your home. This will also contaminate your living area.
Costly Roof Repairs
If roof repairs are your lowest priority, chances are you’ll have to pay more for them in the future. On top of that, your roof may not be the only part of the house you need to fix. The walls may have damages and the structure of your home might need fixing. Your house might need repairs from the inside out to return it to its original state.
In the case of leaks, if the roof and ceilings fall in, it will be considered as a roof failure, and you will need to remove and replace the entire roof. If mold, mildew, and other toxins have taken over your home, you’ll have to call in a professional service to clean it. You will also have to call a pest control company to remove any insects and animals that entered your house. In total, you could need roof replacement, mold removing service, and a pest control contractor if the house is seriously damaged.
Your Insurance Won’t Help
Home insurance usually covers damages from storms, strong winds, and other natural disasters that harm your roof. However, if your insurance company looks over your claim and discovers you neglected your roof, it won’t cover the expenses. Other consequences will be a lower property value because of all the damages to the house, higher bills, and possibly needing to move out to fix your home if there are external and internal damages. Roof repair isn’t a light topic, and you can save money if it’s taken care of as soon as possible.
It Affects Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Roof leaks don’t just cause water damage to your interior; they also allow precious heat and energy out of your home. This makes your heating appliances work harder to maintain a comfortable home environment, which leads to higher energy bills. You can enjoy lower energy expenses and a warm interior this winter by turning to a professional for timely repairs.
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This is one of the most serious consequences of delaying roof repair. Over time, a leaky roof can cause mold, which could, in turn, penetrate every opening of your home and spread to furnishing, carpeting, and your clothes. Continual water intrusion could further lead to black mold, which is the most hazardous kind. This could damage your floor coverings, ceiling tiles, and walls but above all, pose serious health risks. In addition to that, once it spreads, it is very difficult and costly to get rid of mold.
Delaying roof repairs won’t solve the problem. Once your roof starts showing signs of water damage or the shingles are missing, torn, broken, or punctured, you should act as soon as possible. Leaving the problem alone will lead to the damage getting worse over time. If your roof starts leaking, it will spread to other parts of the house and weaken the roof. If there are holes in the roof, it creates a way for insects, rats, and other animals to get into your home. This will also contaminate your living area.