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My Roof is Leaking – Do I Need to Replace it Right-Away?

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No – But you will need to fix or stop the leak until the roof problem can be diagnosed. A roof leak can be the result of wind, such as missing shingles or a tree limb poking through the shingles, or it might be that a flashing has come loose and is allowing water to seep inside. Either way, the repair may just require attention to one section of the roofing system and not total replacement. Call a reputalble roofing contractor to review your roofs current readiness.

No – But you will need to fix or stop the leak until the roof problem can be diagnosed. A roof leak can be the result of wind, such as missing shingles or a tree limb poking through the shingles, or it might be that a flashing has come loose and is allowing water to seep inside. Either way, the repair may just require attention to one section of the roofing system and not total replacement. Call a reputalble roofing contractor to review your roofs current readiness.

A roof failure, however, comes in two types: an old roof system near the end of its useful life and an improperly installed roof or a defective roof product. Poor install practices such as incorrect material choice for the roof
structure or not following good roof installation practices are generally irreversible.

Material failure, whether it be based on old age or a premature wearing of the shingles is generally going to require reroofing. If the roof appears to be in good shape and the problems are confined to one area, you very will may not need a whole new roof, just an accurate repair.