Durham City Roofing Contractors
QUESTIONS ANSWERED...

How do I make a temporary emergency roof repair?

Answer...

As with all things in life, it depends on various factors. Temporary repairs can be made by home owners with tarps or synthetic felt paper found at B&Q or other hardware stores.

If it is a composition shingle style roof you would find the area that is leaking on the roof. Lift the shingles tabs up, and tuck the tarp underneath the shingles. Use felt caps to fasten the tarp to the roof deck. Make sure the felt caps are underneath the lifted shingle tabs.

This can be tricky, because sometimes old shingle tabs just will not come up without tearing (even for professionals).

Pull the rest of the tarp down tight over the leaking area. Use the same method to attach the bottom of the tarp. For the sides of the tarp we typically use 1x2’s and fasten the tarp to the 1x2’s very well. We then use a small amount of long nails to penetrate through the shingles into the roof deck.

Note: anytime you put a nail through the face of a shingle you are damaging it and it will need to be replaced. Try and put nails through the face of as few shingles as possible unless absolutely necessary. Also, tarping does not work well at all on flat roofs, only on sloped roofs.

Sometimes leaks are caused by fairly simple to fix issues and sometimes by larger problems.

I can’t tell you how often we have had home owners take things into their own hands and end up damaging their roof. I mean, to a much worse extent than if they had called us straight out - or gotten some direction from us - before taking action.

How do I choose the right roofing company?

Answer...

When it comes to your home, ensuring the best quality is paramount. This applies especially to roofing in County Durham.

Here are some tips that can help you select the right roofing company for your roofing project:

• Research: Look into local roofing companies, check reviews, and assess their experience.

• Review Roofing Work: Examine past projects to gauge quality and suitability for your needs.

• Check Licenses for roofing materials and energy, etc: Ensure the company holds necessary licenses and certifications, and they will provide the paperwork for insurance, Energy certification, etc.

• Roof Repair & Other Services Offered: Confirm the company offers the services you require.

• Roofing Project Assessment: Opt for a company that conducts a thorough roof inspection before providing estimates.

• Warranty: Inquire about warranties for materials and workmanship.

With these tips, you can confidently choose the right roofing company for your project.