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Dumfries, VA Roofers

Roof Repair, Roof Replacement, Roof Ventilation

 Dumfries, VA was once a thriving port town in the harbor of Quantico Creek and remains important to Northern Virginia for its wealth of historical sites. Its location on the east coast means it is subject to harsh weather conditions and salt sea air that inflict a lot of wear and tear on the homes in the town. The roof on a house takes the greatest impact of all, since it is the first level of protection between the elements and the rest of the house.
 
Fireplaces have always been popular and often necessary fixtures in Dumfries homes. It is common for roofers to be called out to fix water leaks that start around the chimney, even in a new roof. Chimneys typically are built with four different types of flashing, and each one creates a potential place for a leak to develop if it has not been installed with precision. A hairline crack in a severe thunderstorm can send torrents of water gushing into the walls of your house through the chimney.
 
The other problem roofers find with homes near the coast is roof leaks caused by wind driven rain. A howling wind traveling at 60 to 70 mph and more has no problem blowing gallons of water up and under the roofing materials on the top of your house.
 
There are methods that can be used to help ward off the force of the rain, such as designing the metal roof valleys that direct the rain to the bottom of the valley instead of under the shingles. This can save you from requiring a new roof sooner than necessary. You may also need to have your roofer batten down the hatches by securing the shingles on the edge of your roof with roofing cement.
 
Roof leaks are a nuisance for home owners in Dumfries, but it is to be expected in a region with severe coastal weather. We recommend having your roof inspected regularly for leaks to prevent heavy water damage to other parts of the house. Small roof repairs are not as costly when you consider the alternative expense for major renovations and roof replacement.