How Long Until A Roof Leak Causes Damage?

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How Long Until A Roof Leak Causes Damage?

So you’ve discovered a roof leak, and have no idea how long it’s been there. Has damage already occurred? Can the leak be repaired?

While there is no concrete timeframe correlating roof leaks with initial damage, the longer the problem goes unattended the greater potential for serious damage. In Florida, complications like mold and mildew growth can often cause more damage than the leak itself. This blog will discuss actions to take if you discover a roof leak in your Florida home.      

How Long Can A Roof Leak Go Unattended?

The simple answer? “Not another day!” You may not know when your roof leak started… but you know now. Reputable roofing contractors often can’t make it out right away, so call and schedule an estimate the moment you discover a roof leak in Florida. Time is the ever important variable. The earlier a roof leak is addressed the easier it is to repair.  

Our biggest issue is climate. Florida sits within a sub-tropical climate region, and our weather wreaks havoc on anything we try to build. Contractors often refer to this as “the Florida rule.” Building techniques and materials, that are standard in other parts of the country, simply don’t stand up to the elements here in Florida. Though most of us think about hurricane and high wind events, what truly destroys Florida homes – is the incredibly damp and humid environment, followed by extreme heat. The materials in your home, or anything we build, get wet and dry in a vicious cycle, over and over. In summer months, wood and building materials can stay waterlogged for weeks on end. This drastically reduces the life of everything we use in construction. Wood, plywood, shingles, gutters, siding, HVAC unit and ducts; everything we think of as our “home,” simply wears out faster as opposed to other areas of the country. Yet even more dangerous, this warm damp climate creates the perfect environment to breed mold and mildew.  Mold and mildew (especially black mold), can infiltrate your home’s air system possibly causing serious damage and health hazards, opening a can of worms no one wants to get into.  

Which brings us back to our main point. How long can a roof leak go unattended? “Not another day!” When you discover a roof leak in your Florida home, it’s essential you get a trusted roofing professional out to address the situation ASAP. Remember quality roofers, with crews you want working on your home, are normally busy and often booked for weeks out. This is another reason to call and schedule an estimate immediately upon discovering the problem.

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