Metal roofing is becoming popular on residential buildings because the life span of the roof is much longer than other roofing materials. Modern metal roofing now comes in many colors and styles that can enhance the look of the home. While the roofing is durable, some things may require you to call a contractor who handles metal roofing repair.
Tears or Punctures
The metal used in metal roofing is durable, and the corrugated shape adds to the structure of the material. Still, occasionally a tear or small puncture can develop in the material. More often than not, tears and holes are a result of someone walking on the roof, and you will need to call a metal roofing repair company or contractor to replace the damaged material for you.
The contractor can remove the damaged section of the metal roofing and replace it for you without replacing the entire roof. Metal roofing repair is different from replacing a single or a part of an asphalt roof. It is critical that you work with a metal roofing repair company that has the experience to make the repair properly, or you may be dealing with problems later.
Loose Seams
In most cases, loose seams are easy to see even from the ground. The seam between the sheets of roofing needs to remain tight, or it will leak, and if the wind gets under the metal, it can pull the sheet entirely off the roof. While this is rare in professionally installed metal roofs, it can happen.
If you notice panels that have seams sticking up, call a metal roofing repair company and check the roofing for you. The roofing contractor can reseal the seams and install new fasteners to putt the panel back down and secure the roof. If the metal is torn around the fastener, the metal roofing repair company may need to replace the panel to ensure that the metal does not come loose again in the future and to make sure it is not going to leak around the fasteners.
Discoloration or Rust
One sign that the metal roofing on your home is aging and may be nearing the end of its life is discoloration of the metal. The color on the roofing is bonded to the metal and will last much longer than paint, so if you see areas of the roof that the color is faded or is starting to rust, you need to have a contractor come and inspect the roof.
A metal roofing repair company may be able to replace the panel with signs of rust or corrosion on it. Still, if the roofing was all installed at the same time, the rest of the roof is likely to have the same problem before long, and the metal roofing repair contractor may recommend replacing the entire roof.
