ROOF REPAIRS NORTH LANCASHIRE
- LANCASTER
- MORECAMBE
- BARROW
- PRESTON
Roof repairs are vital as even minor damage, if left untreated, can develop into something much greater and therefore what would have been a simple fix, turns into a costly major repair. In some extreme cases, the problems can be irreversible and could end up in the need for a full roof replacement.
JL Home Improvements are experts in all roof repairs, some of which include:
Not many people have heard of a roof valley, in a nutshell, they are formed where two roof slopes meet and water is collected in the valley to therefore flow off the roof. If not professionally installed, valleys can develop serious leaks. JL Home Improvements are experts in the installation of Roof Valleys, there are three main ways to create a valley; woven, closed-cut, or open. Valleys can potentially last for a long time, some last for up to 30 years when maintained correctly. Natural debris being caught in the valley can shorten the lifespan dramatically as it can cause a corrosive environment.
Flat roofs are most common on commercial buildings and older properties. They can develop problems that need to be treated promptly. JL Home Improvements will come out to survey the roof and identify/fix any problems. Whilst the material they can be made of such as asphalt, Rubber and PVC are durable, extreme weather conditions can cause them to become damaged. Rubber and synthetic membranes are simple to fix with the use of adhesives. Asphalt takes a bit more work but is fixed with the addition of bitumen.
Roof tiles, overtime, can become cracked, begin got rot, start to buckle, tear, become curled, or loose. These will need replacing as soon as possible. If left alone, damage will start to occur, most commonly, water damage. The impact of water damage cannot be understated, it can ruin homes making minor fixes into large, costly repairs.
A sagging roof is often the result of too much weight in addition to insufficient internal bracing. This is a serious problem that can cause a vast amount of expensive damage. JL Home Improvements are experts at fixing these issues to save you from future problems.