3 Things a Leaking Roof Can Do to Your St. Paul Home

We’ve met some homeowners who think a small leak on their roof is no problem at all. Yikes! As your experts in St. Paul roofing, we’ve seen our fair share of damage caused by unresolved roof leaks. We don’t want the same to happen to your home. Below are three problems that can be avoided by fixing leaky roofs:

1. Mold growth. Sure, the stains left behind by molds are unappealing. But did you know they can cause health complications as well? When mold spores travel by air, they can trigger sinus infections, asthma, and skin rashes, just to name a few. Mold infestation can be prevented by dealing with leaking roofs promptly. Fixing leaks gets rid of constant moisture that molds thrive in.

2. Weakened framing. Water from leaks can find its way to the roof decking. The decking is made of wood panels, which makes it prone to mold and rot. Once the wooden boards are soaked, they lose their strength. Waterlogged framing cannot adequately support the roof. When leaks get too big or are left untended for too long, they can reach the house’s foundation and cause damage there too.

3. Unsafe interiors. A soaked roof can make the inside of your home unsafe. Water from leaks can trickle down and form puddles on the floor of your house. People have injured themselves unnecessarily by slipping on these puddles. This is a real danger, especially when you have kids around. We know how much kids love to run all the time—help them avoid slipping on unnoticed pools of water by getting rid of roof leaks.

Tip: When checking for a roof leak, look for telltale signs in the following parts of the house:

  Ceiling: dark stains

  Roof overhang: peeling paint

  Walls: damp spots

  Furnace: water stains on surrounding pipes

We here at Krech Exteriors are your go-to people for roofing problems, whether big or small. We specialize in designing, installing, and repairing roofing in St. Paul and surrounding areas. We work with roofing systems from GAF and CertainTeed, the country’s leaders in roofing product manufacturing.

Need help with leaky roofs? Don’t delay action! Give us a call at (651) 968-8888 to set up a free in-home consultation with our expert team.