April showers bring far more than May flowers if you aren’t conscientious about your roofing. This season sees the focus fall on leaks and the potential for leaks and, if you aren’t careful, the water-damage that comes along with it. We walk you through all you need to know in this handy and simple guide to keep water from leaking in through your roof, causing damage to the home.

How leaks form

Leaks in residential roofing in Redmond, WA don’t require huge gaps or holes in your roofing to start. In fact, it usually begins with small cracks in the roofing material or un-adhered gaps between materials. From these tiny entryways, small amounts of water can seep in and slowly wreak havoc with your interiors. The point is, it starts small — it always starts small.

What water can do

For people, water is a life-giving substance that we need to survive from day to day. Homes are the opposite. Many of the materials that compose a home tend to rot or age poorly when water is introduced. The signs that this is going down usually start with brown stains on the ceiling or actual water pooling in places where water should not pool. This might seem like a minor hassle at first, but it can get very costly when not immediately addressed.

So… what to do?

Like most problems, the immediate need for re-roofing in Bellevue, WA can be put off by proper and regular maintenance. All it takes is a little foresight and some professional help. Here at KLIM Roofing & Construction, we do full inspections of your roofing and all supporting systems. This allows us to check every nook and cranny for the slightest bit of damage. Often times, we end up uncovering hidden leaks that are just starting to form — when dealing with them isn’t too costly yet.

But what if the damage has been done

Any roofing problem that you might face comes with a practical solution. In fact, what we recommend in this case is a full replacement. If you’re wondering how a replacement can be practical, it’s because you can make a long-term investment in this situation. With the constantly shifting weather patterns here in Washington, your roof already constantly takes damage. If your current roof has seen this cycle many times over, having it replaced now gives you peace of mind that it won’t be something to worry about for a long time. The best time to plan for a repair or replacement — or at the absolute least, an inspection — is right now, before the other seasons come along with their way more turbulent weather patterns.

Here at KLIM Roofing & Construction, we have had over 15 years of experience with roofing and the crazy weather we sometimes have to bear with here in Washington. Whether its repairs or a full-on roofing replacement, we are here to help you get the very best for your roof. So give us a call right now, and we will help you ensure you have peace of mind in knowing your roof is above and beyond a-ok.