Is your roof leaking? Here are 4 steps you should take right now.

Your home has been a lot of different things over the past year: office, school, living space, restaurant, and even more. It’s kept you safe from the weather and given you a space to share time with loved ones and friends.

But your trusty roof has taken a beating from the elements and may be at risk of leaks or other problems. Keep reading to find out our tips for dealing with a roof leak, and what you can do to prevent them in the future.

1. Damage Control

   While water is fanatic for landscaping, water intrusion in your house can be disastrous. If your roof starts to leak, controlling the water damage will be your first step. Whether this means removing anything from the flow of water that would be harmed and finding some way to collect as much water as possible, you want to minimize how much damage the water from the roof leak can cause.

   Electronics, furniture, keepsakes, and other items of importance should be removed from the path of water. Place a bucket lined with a t-shirt at the bottom to collect drips and prevent splashing onto the floor. If a bucket cannot be placed underneath the leak and the flow is slow enough, attach a string to the hole and run it to the bucket, giving the water a path to travel. Don’t allow water to bubble underneath paint - release the water into a bucket.

   If it is safe and necessary to do so, try and prevent additional water from coming in. This usually means placing some sort of covering, like a tarp, over the source of the leak.

2. Remove any Water

   When you have controlled the water or stopped it from coming in from your leaking roof, you must act quickly to remove water from your home. Water from a roof leak can damage wood, carpet, appliances, furniture, or anything else it soaks into. Aside from staining, water will encourage the growth of mold. Soaked carpet should be pulled away from any padding. Fresh air should quickly pass over both sides of the carpet or rug. Don’t underestimate the damage of water - if it appears to be substantial, contact a professional water extraction company.

3. Get It Fixed (Call Code Red Roofers)

   You’re almost done! This is the step where your leaking roof gets fixed. Get in touch with our amazing sales staff here at Code Red Roofers to get your free roof estimates. We’re licensed, insured, and have offices near you serving Stuart, West Palm Beach, Martin County, the Treasure Coast, and Polk County!
   

   Why trust Code Red Roofers? Because of our promises to you:

   We care,
   We call you back,
   We show up, and
   We finish the job.
   

   When we’re done, we’ll give you specific instructions regarding the maintenance of your new roof. Whether it be yearly inspections or a refresh of materials, Code Red Roofers will let you know what to do in order to keep your roof in the best condition possible.

4. Prevent Future Damage Through Maintenance

   Keeping your roof in tip-top shape is a great way to make sure it keeps you safe as well. By looking out for any sources of possible damage, you make it easier for your roof to protect you.

   Make sure you clear your gutters and downspouts, as debris clogs these pathways and causes water to build up. Over time, pools of water will soak into the materials of your roof and cause weaknesses.

   Keep your trees trimmed, and remove branches that are dead, could fall onto, or are in contact with your roof. These tree limbs can cause puncture damage or even wear down your roof materials over time.

   
   Call Code Red Roofers to get a free roof estimate and site visit if your roof is in need of a repair!

Following these steps and hiring the best roofing company available -  Code Red Roofers,  will give you the peace of mind that your roof is able to protect you and your loved ones in your home.