Make Sure Your Roof Flashing Is In Good Condition

Winter can be an incredibly busy time of the year for tradespeople, as they tend to have to repair a lot of things, either before the weather makes them worse or after the damage has been done.

This means they are likely to be on rooftops on wet, windy days or fixing gutters when it is icy outside. 

Although winter conditions are not the nicest to work in, it is essential that tradespeople come out in all weather so homeowners can avoid a lot of damage occurring to their properties. 

One of the things they are frequently called out for is repairing or replacing sheet metal flashings, which is used to keep rooftops water resistant. 

If there are any openings or holes in the chimney, which typically occur around skylights, chimneys or vents, there is a risk of leaking through the roof.

When the weather is bad and there is a lot of rainfall, this water can seep through the roof into the loft, resulting in dampness.

Many homeowners might not even realise there is damp in the roof, but if it is left for months on end, it can lead to structural damage to the property.

Therefore, it is essential that roof flashings are repaired, and the earlier this is done in the winter the less chance there is of damage to the internals.

For those who are not sure whether there is a problem with their roof, it is worth getting a professional to check it out, as it could save them lots of money in the long-run. If they leave it, they would not only have to pay for repairs to their flashing but they might also need to replace other parts of the roof, including rotten boards or beams, or damp insulation.