Beware! Protect your family with hazardous Roof Leaks issues

There is common misconception among many homeowners that roof leaks are just a structural problem, but that’s not true. Chronic roof leaks can actually pose many safety and health issues. Besides this, constant water intrusion can work down the attic area to the foundation of the house, causing plenty of expensive damages on the way.

1. Attic and ceiling damage

The first and foremost thing that roof leaks cause damage to is the attic area and the items stored in it. Also, if the size of the leak is very big, it can also damage the ceiling of the interiors. This can result in darken ceiling paint and even the plaster can bubble and expand. Roof leaks can not only damage the plaster and paint of nearby walls but also to the ceiling mounted lights and fans.

2. Mold and mildew

Mold and mildew growth is the most serious consequences of a leaking roof. It can spread throughout the home’s structure to the HVAC system and spreading in rest to the house invading in carpets, furniture and clothing.

3. Health concerns

Roof leaks can cause serious health hazards, especially for those who have nasal congestion, rhinitis, inflammations and asthma. Mold spores can lead to allergic reactions, asthmatic symptoms, and more serious health problems.

4. Fire hazard

If your attic or ceiling consists of electrical wiring, a leaky roof could pose a fire threat from shorted wires. In case of roof leaks, immediately turn off the electricity to the area that’s affected.

5. Slip and fall hazard

Roof leaks can cause water to puddle on floor. This can cause several injuries to your family member, especially children running around.

6. Higher utility bills and wasted energy

Water intrusion is detrimental to the insulation in attic area. Fiberglass or cellulose insulation becomes saturated and takes longer time to dry out. If roof leak repairs are delayed, water intrusion will deplete the insulation significantly resulting in higher utility bills as your home will lose hot and cool air.

7. Compromised structural integrity

Roof leaks lead to weakened and rotten roof framing and wood deterioration causing serious problems that requires further repair from the professionals. Not only this, if water leaks down into ceiling joists and walls, you can face expensive wood repairs too. 

Bid Adieu to messy and dangerous roof leaks. NU Flow Advanced is the renowned company providing efficient, prompt and reliable roof leaks repairs and replacement service at the cost-effective rates in Melbourne. Using high quality materials and proven technology, we make sure that the roof leaks do not occur back.