To identify a leak in your home, walk around inside and look for spots or marks on the ceiling or walls. If there's water dripping through the ceiling or skylight, or leaking through a vent, you've found the spot. Act quickly if your water bill is rising and you see signs of a leak. Leaving this problem alone will only cause further damage to your home.
Cover the damaged area with a tarp.
You can hire a qualified tradesperson or handyman to cover up the damaged area on your roof with a tarp while you wait for roof repairs to be carried out. A tarp will protect your roof from rainwater, which can flow down into your gutters and drain through them when it rains.
Use silicone or cement to seal the crack.
If you have a leak in your roof, you can often repair it with silicone. If you have a broken tile and want to patch the area temporarily, you can also use silicone. If you have metal roofing and some cracks have formed or the metal sheets are somewhat degraded and likely require replacement in the future, you can also use silicone in this situation. Cement works well as long as it is used in dry conditions (not during rain) and the proper material is being used.
Replace the broken tile or tiles
Replacing a chipped or broken tile is a relatively cost-effective and simple way to fix a leak. There are so many different tile options available secondhand, so make sure you choose the correct profile. We recommend having at least five spare tiles on hand in case one breaks and needs to be replaced quickly. Remember to be safe when attempting any job like this, and call on someone who can help if needed.
Melbourne Quality Roofing is a local company serving Melbourne and the surrounding area. Our team of roof restoration Narre Warren experts are ready to help you with any roofing problem you may have. Give us a call today, and we will come right out to take care of your issue!
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