Most roof leaks occur when there is a puncture in the roof membrane. No matter what type of roofing you have and irrespective of how many layers of asphalt roofing systems there are, it is susceptible to punctures. Once the weather starts to improve, you see more and more activity on the roof such as maintenance works, appliance repairs, and others. The increase in rooftop work also leads to the dangers of accidental roof punctures.
If your roof develops a hole in its roofing material for myriad reasons including heavy weight or sharp pressure in a particular area, it creates a roof puncture. These are quite dangerous in nature because unlike other types of roof damages, these are not easily detected. Moreover, punctures tend to pierce holes through protective layers of felt and membranes making way for moisture to seep into the most delicate parts of the roof.
Strong winds and powerful storms bring about a lot of debris and turn out to be very hazardous for roofing materials. They can litter your roof surface, break branches, leaves, and twigs on the roof, spoil mechanical equipment, and blown away service doors, among other damages.
Birds and other wildlife use the roof as their favorite recreational zone which can lead to damage to the roof. While birds tend to peck on things, raccoons can scratch on the roof surface, and squirrels like to chew on lead products.
You can have a lot of roof traffic depending on the chores that are performed from here or even with children using this as a play area. From plumbers and satellite providers to HVAC technicians use the roof as a place to perform their duties. Dropping tools, heavy equipment, or hazardous material even unintentionally can lead to damages in the roof membrane.
You can prevent the occurrence of roof punctures to a large extent by being careful about the professionals who you let on your roof. Choose repair and cleaning experts with considerable experience who know how to walk and work on the roof to avoid puncturing it.
Do not go on the roof too many times or for long periods yourself to cut down on the chances of roof punctures. Even if you have to go to the roof, avoid carrying heavy objects that can damage it.
When you are preparing your roof, you should hire professional roofers who help prevent future punctures. At Allegiant Roofing, our team of experts take the utmost care by using appliances on the roof that resist puncturing.
You can trust Allegiant Roofing for all your roofing needs. Please call us at (937) 907-0009 or submit our online request form.