Virginia Roof Skylight Repairs
Home owners that like to have their homes filled with natural light use roof skylights to let the sunshine in! The flip side of all that sunlight is all the rain that drips through when the seal around the skylight develops a leak. This is one of the common complaints of home owners with this special feature. Remember that when any type of opening is made through a roof, the chances of a leak occurring increase.
Unless you have a VA roofing company that really knows what it is doing the problems with skylights usually happen during installation. The biggest problem is with transitional materials, known as flashing that connects the skylight to the roofing materials. Regardless of the flashing material used – copper, aluminum, tin or asphalt, to install it takes a special level of skill. Some skylights require the flashing to be custom manufactured by the roofer. Even a hairline gap between the roof and the flashing allows water to seep through, causing water damage to your ceiling.
Water leaking around a roof skylight is usually evident visually on the inside of the house. Typically you will notice wet spots or water stains in the plaster or drywall around the window pane that tips you off. The moment you see it is the time to have it repaired. The longer you wait the worse the problem gets, until the framing around the window rots so badly you are in danger of having it fall through the ceiling.
The leaking water can also take the opportunity to travel through the interior structures to other parts of the house. Extended periods of dampness in the walls create the perfect environment for the growth of mildew and black mold. Virginia gets a substantial amount of rainfall annually, so it makes sense that you have a reputable roofer install your skylights. Installed correctly and even the hardest rain driven by wind will not get through the flashing.
We suggest you call us today to make an appointment for a free roof inspection, even if you don’t suspect you have a leak. By the time water becomes visible it has already taken a costly toll on your house. We can provide professional advice for a new skylight installation or advise you on the best way to handle a leak.
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