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An occasional roof survey can save you money

Why is it necessary to repair the roof of your property frequently?

The roof is one of the most important external elements; it protects against external agents and prevents them from entering the property’s interior from above. However, most owners do not take the necessary measures to take care of their property’s roof; this results in more significant external damage and a high risk of irreversible damage that can lead to tragedy.

In this article, we will explain the importance of frequently repairing the roof of our properties.

The roofs suffer constant damage.

It is necessary to make repairs on the roof of our properties more often than you think. Although, in theory, the roofs have an estimated 30 years of useful life, the reality is usually very disappointing in this regard. Roofs are exposed to more harmful agents, reducing their useful life significantly.

Roof repair is a critical issue and should be treated with the necessary urgency. Experts recommend that these repairs be done at least once a year, especially if property survey results suggest these repairs. Being exposed for so long to external elements, the deterioration factor is constantly accelerating; this translates into a greater risk of developing leaks, cracks and, in the worst case: irreparable damage to the roof.

It is also necessary to check the status of rainwater systems, chimneys, skylights and other elements that are on the roof. The HICH roof surveys are the best option to verify if your roof is in good condition.

The sun and rain are very harmful elements.

Climatic factors damage rooftops; humidity, heat, rain, and even snow can cause severe and irreversible damage to the roof. To prevent these damages, changing the damaged tiles and applying a thermal insulator on the roof is advisable.

The tiles usually crack and break when exposed to long periods of extreme rain and heat; this can cause leaks that will seriously damage the connections between the roof and the structural supports of the property. These damages can be so extreme that they can cause a partial or total collapse of the structure. This situation becomes more critical when it comes to houses with several floors; roof damage in this type of property can end up catastrophic.

The solution, in these cases, can be pretty expensive and require major repairs to the external structure of the property. Avoid paying large sums of money for problems that can be prevented! Request a roof survey today, and don’t take risks you may regret.

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