Your home requires a ridge cap to allow for two sides of your roof to meet at the top of your home. The ridge cap can be installed along a sloped roof's ridge line. This part of your roof is vulnerable to leaks and can be damaged.
Why Your Home Needs a Ridge Cap
Roofers initially add a roof cap to your roof to shed water and help keep your roof intact. The ridge cap, also known as an eavestrough extension or gutter protection, stops rainwater from dripping onto the walls of your home by funneling it away. It's made out of aluminum, copper, and steel. It must fit snuggly against the roofline and ensure water runs off instead of pooling.
How a Ridge Cap Becomes Damaged
Ridge caps can become damaged due to weather conditions like snow, strong winds, and hail. They can also become damaged due to age or improper installation. One of the common issues is that the ridge cap has shifted off the roof line and causes a visible gap between the ridge cap and the rest of your roof. The roofing contractor might have used nails that were too short.
The Repair Process
To repair a damaged ridge cap, remove the old cap tiles, mortar, and nails and replace them with new ones using adhesive cement, sealant, and roofing cement. The cost of this project depends on the type, size, and damage of the roof ridge cap.
To repair your ridge cap, you'll need various other tools, such as the ridge cap shingle, roofing tar or sealant, a ladder, safety glasses, and work gloves. You must climb to the top of the ladder to access the roof. You must remove the old roof cap shingle.
Why You Should Hire a Roof Repair Technician
This can be difficult if you're not a trained roofer. Therefore, it makes more sense to hire a professional roofing contractor to help you repair your ridge cap so that your home will be in excellent condition.
Fortunately, hiring a roofing contractor isn't difficult. They will arrive at your home, climb onto the roof, perform a full inspection on the ridge cap to assess the full extent of the damage, and explain all the damage that has been done. They will explain what needs to be done, how much it will cost, and what will happen if you do not repair your roof fast enough.
Contact a roof repair service to learn more.
