Roof Repair Question

victorjessie

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Hello everyone,

I’m facing some issues with my roof and could use your advice.

I noticed some missing shingles after a recent storm, and there are a few leaks during heavy rain.

I'm not sure whether to attempt repairs myself or hire a professional. If I decide to go the DIY route, what materials should I use, and are there any specific techniques I should follow?

Additionally, how can I assess the overall condition of my roof to determine if it needs more extensive repairs?

Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
 
Hello everyone,

I’m facing some issues with my roof and could use your advice.

I noticed some missing shingles after a recent storm, and there are a few leaks during heavy rain.

I'm not sure whether to attempt repairs myself or hire a professional. If I decide to go the DIY route, what materials should I use, and are there any specific techniques I should follow?

Additionally, how can I assess the overall condition of my roof to determine if it needs more extensive roof plumbing Dandenong?

Any tips or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance for any help
 
Ahh, this is a topic I sadly don't know anything about. We always hired a professional (or asked experienced neighbours for help). Our house always had roof tiles though, and that's something we did ourselves. We kept a stack of spare tiles behind the shed, for anytime one broke and/or fell during storms. Especially as they stopped making that particular type, haha.

Something people also forget to consider is; do you still feel safe (and/or fit enough) to go on a ladder and onto your roof. If the potential harm is not worth it to you, definitely hire someone.

It sounds like an "easy" job. But just because it sounds easy, doesn't mean it is easy.
 
I hate to be a harbinger, but if you know so little about fixing a roof that you need to ask questions like what materials to use, it's probably going to be a lot better for you in every way to get a professional roofer or builder or handyman to fix it for you. Do you have house insurance? That should pay for the repairs. Even if you don't have insurance, paying the extra money to get a profession to do it for you could save you a lot of money in the long run, because if you make a mistake or miss a bit when sealing it up, and moisture keeps getting in, even if you can't see it from inside the house, it will cause long term damage to the structure of the house that will not only cost a lot more to fix later on, but can potentially become downright dangerous, especially if moisture build up starts affecting the electrical wiring system.
 
Ahh, this is a topic I sadly don't know anything about. We always hired a professional (or asked experienced neighbours for help). Our house always had roof tiles though, and that's something we did ourselves. We kept a stack of spare tiles behind the shed, for anytime one broke and/or fell during storms. Especially as they stopped making that particular type, haha.

Something people also forget to consider is; do you still feel safe (and/or fit enough) to go on a ladder and onto your roof. If the potential harm is not worth it to you, definitely hire someone.

It sounds like an "easy" job. But just because it sounds easy, doesn't mean it is easy.
I hate to be a harbinger, but if you know so little about fixing a roof that you need to ask questions like what materials to use, it's probably going to be a lot better for you in every way to get a professional roofer or builder or handyman to fix it for you. Do you have house insurance? That should pay for the repairs. Even if you don't have insurance, paying the extra money to get a profession to do it for you could save you a lot of money in the long run, because if you make a mistake or miss a bit when sealing it up, and moisture keeps getting in, even if you can't see it from inside the house, it will cause long term damage to the structure of the house that will not only cost a lot more to fix later on, but can potentially become downright dangerous, especially if moisture build up starts affecting the electrical wiring system.
All American HI
thank you so much for your suggestion
 
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Ahh, this is a topic I sadly don't know anything about. We always hired a professional (or asked experienced neighbours for help). Our house always had roof tiles though, and that's something we did ourselves. We kept a stack of spare tiles behind the shed learn more, for anytime one broke and/or fell during storms. Especially as they stopped making that particular type, haha.

Something people also forget to consider is; do you still feel safe (and/or fit enough) to go on a ladder and onto your roof. If the potential harm is not worth it to you, definitely hire someone.

It sounds like an "easy" job. But just because it sounds easy, doesn't mean it is easy.
also thank you for your suggestion
 
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