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Reasons Your Roof Might Be Leaking

Let’s be honest, a leaky roof is every homeowner’s worst nightmare and undetected leaks can lead to costly damage in the future. Roof sealant is one of the most essential elements that protect your roof from pooled water, leaks and weather damage, but it can deteriorate over time— especially if improperly sealed. It can be easy to miss the signs of impending trouble but a yearly check by My Florida Roofing Contractor, in Vero Beach, can ensure the safety of your home.

Damaged or Old Materials

Even the best materials can break down over time and some break down even quicker than others. Temperature changes and weather conditions can cause your roofing materials to become brittle and crack over time. Deteriorating materials is the most common reason why roofs leak near chimneys, shingles, tiles, skylights or vents. Visually checking and sealing those edges is one way to prevent damage down the line.

Worn or Improperly Installed Roof Sealant

Since most roofs have peaks and valleys, our Vero Beach roofing contractors seal the joints where materials intersect in order to keep water from flowing into your home. You can visually check for worn sealant by searching for water spots along the seams of your roof. It might also look like a large puddle on the ceiling that’s ringed in brown and discolored.

Shingle Damage

While it seems like shingles live forever, even they can fail from normal wear and tear, leading to a leaky roof. Though some shingles fall off when their worn down, others might be cracked, damaged, or cupped. Cap shingles, that hug peaks and ridges on your roof, are more likely to blow off during storms. Nails that penetrate your roof can also lead to leaks, corrosion, and further damage in your attic. If you find any missing shingles on your roof our Vero Beach roofing contractors can replace that area with matching tiles.

Clogged Gutters

If you can see leaves, twigs, and debris overflowing from your gutters, it’s time to give them a swift cleaning. Since gutters carry water away from your roof, it’s imperative to unclog them regularly. This is especially important if you have lots of trees near your home to prevent water from flowing up the edges of the roof and in through cracks. If necessary, trim overhead branches to keep your gutters debris free. This simple step can save years of roof-life and keep deeper troubles at bay.

Flashing

Flashing is placed around chimneys, skylights, and where the roof meets a dormer, but these are prone to slipping if nails are missing or the applied caulk dries and breaks over time. Flashing also tends to corrode, leading to leaks in your roof if unnoticed. Our Vero Beach roofing contractors can replace, re-tar, and reseal your flashing to prevent corrosion and roof leaks.

Contact Us Today

If you see any missing or damaged shingles, loose flashing, damaged or worn materials, or suspect your roof sealant has failed due to water spots, contact us for an estimate and expert service. Even the best roofs can leak over time so it’s important to check yours regularly. Schedule your inspection with My Florida Roofing Contractor in Vero Beach today!

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Ronson QuintoRonson Quinto

My Florida Roofing was phenomenal, always on time and detail oriented. Very knowledgeable on the different types of roofs and options. Felix and Maria, picked up the phone immediately and always answered my questions. The owner Rene was on site frequently looking over the job. They were also the best priced and were even recommended by other roofing companies. Very happy with the outcome.

Salima AlySalima Aly

Having my roof done by My Florida Roofing has been nothing less than an excellent experience. The entire team has been super professional and attentive from the beginning. From the office team who handles the paperwork/permits and customer service and quickly sets up appointments; to Felix, our very knowledgeable and courteous sales rep, who was in constant contact throughout the project time, to give us updates and check up on us; to the installers who did an amazing job; to the owner who made sure to personally come and inspect before, during and after the roof was installed. Everyone did an outstanding job. Now let's talk about GOING ABOVE & BEYOND: Maria - the project manager. She was absolutely the person that made the entire process smooth and easy. She was always available to answer any questions and to give me updates (Maria - you are amazing- thank you!) We love our new roof. I am thrilled we decided to use My Florida Roofing. Thank you! I totally recommend this company and to anyone who needs to come by and see our roof we are at Lindsey Lanes - Vero Beach (house will be painted off-white soon, but for now is Yellow) - See photo for reference.

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