Leaky roofing systems are quite common, especially if you live in an area where it rains or snows a lot throughout the year. Leaks can happen as a result of hail impact, wear and tear, or something as simple as a branch falling on top of your roof and damaging the flashing. However, it can also be trickier, resulting from an issue that isn’t easy to detect and may go unnoticed for a long time.

 

If you don’t fix a leaky roof in time, there are a lot of things you might have to deal with after the fact:

 

The leak could get worse, and during a big storm, your home could be flooded.

Even a small leak can cause structural damage that might even lead to your having to partially or completely replace the roof.

Leaks may also cause your roof and attic to lose some of its heat, which during winter can be a problem, especially if your HVAC is already working overtime.

 

To avoid these problems and make sure you can detect leaks before they become a real threat to the integrity of your home, contact your local roofers in Austin Texas and have them arrive at your home as soon as possible for a detailed roof inspection.