Roof Repair: Don’t Do-It-Yourself

Roofs are built to be durable and long-lasting. But there will always come a time when even the strongest roof suffers from gradual wear and tear, caused either by strong meteorological phenomena (like hurricanes or hail) or physical accidents (like a nearby oak tree falling on it). Damage to your roof can cause leaks from the ceiling or leave you exposed to external elements. 

These issues may cause damage to your appliances and affect your lifestyle, not to mention damaged roofing materials can introduce the invasive growth of mold and algae inside the roof itself. When your roof incurs damage, can you fix it by yourself? What factors should you consider when trying to fix it?   Larry Walty Roofing  trusted residential and   commercial roofing contractors , is here to remind you that you need professional assistance on this one, and here’s why.

Faulty/Inexperienced Repair

Unless you have a background in construction and engineering, repairing or replacing your roof on your own is not recommended. Knowing that your roof needs repairs is one thing, but attending to repairs and in-depth damage assessment is something that you should leave to experts and industry professionals. Doing it yourself may feel like the right thing to do, but doing it without prior knowledge and experience just leads to inconsistent maintenance and more costs to shoulder in the future because of improper repair or replacement.

Personal Safety

Residential or c ommercial roof repair  involves heavy physical labor, and  unless you have a background in construction and a strong physique to undertake it, we do not recommend going forward with the intention. Roof repair and replacement are done in high places, not to mention that the footing there will be uneven. If your roof is severely damaged, and you went there alone, lugging heavy equipment around with no assistance, you might step on a weak or slippery section of the roof and endanger yourself even further.

Warranty Concerns

If your roof was installed by a professional contractor, making alterations and repairs to it on your own can cause violations to agreements and terms in your roof warranty. This can either lessen or outright void the warranties covered by the agreement, and this not only drastically affects your budget but also makes your initial payment for the warranties and agreement appear wasteful.

When it comes to expert roofing and home improvement, trust only  Larry Walty Roofing ! We provide a wide array of services, from   roof repair  to roofing installation! For any inquiries, you can reach us at  (316) 733-2843   or fill out our   contact form  to request an estimate. We serve homeowners in Andover, KS.