For many homeowners, the moment when they realize that they need to replace their roof is when they notice that their roof is leaking. Many people don’t think about the roof over their heads until they experience an issue with their roof. The most common roof problem that people experience is certainly a roof leak. One of the leading causes for roof leaks is damaged flashing. Marshalls Contracting is here to talk about the biggest problems that homeowners face when they have damaged flashing.

Damaged Flashing Leads to Bigger Problems

Replacing a roof isn’t high on anyone’s list of things they want to spend their money on. The best way to avoid this is to repair your roof when you see an issue like damaged flashing. There are some significant issues that you might run into if you have damaged flashing that you fail to repair.
– Water Damage: If you have flashing on your roof that has sustained damage, it can lead to water infiltration and damage to the inside of your home. You might not even notice the damage at first. Water damage can be happening right under your nose. Fixing damaged flashing can help you avoid this problem.
– Structural Weakness: Since damaged flashing allows water to infiltrate your roof and your home, it can start to weaken the structure all together. When the trusses, rafters, and roof decking is saturated with water, it creates rot and weak spots in your roof. It can be difficult for these important parts of your home to be able to support the weight of your roof any longer.
– Higher Energy Bills: Since water has a way into the attic of your home, it can lead to damage to the insulation that is found up there. It can cause the insulation to clump together which makes it far less effective at keeping your home cooled as well as heated. This can cause an increase in your energy bills.
– Pest Infestations: Not only will damaged flashing allow water to get into your home, but it can also leave openings where pests get in as well. There are small animals and insects that would love to get inside. Some of these pests include mice, rats, birds, bats, squirrels, cockroaches and termites.
– Mold Growth: Whenever there is moisture leaking into your home, there is an increased risk of mold and mildew growth. This can be a health hazard for you and anyone else living in the home. If water has leaked into your home, make sure you fix the leak and dry things out properly to avoid this issue.

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If you have issues with your roof like damage to the flashing, you can turn to Marshalls Contracting to come take care of it. We handle all roof repairs as well as roof replacements that our clients might need. Call us today!