Metal roofing is one of the most durable, maintenance free types of roofing available today. Occasionally, a metal roof will need repair or maintenance. Most damage is due to severe storms blowing debris onto the roof. Sizable hail storms have been known to damage metal roofing. Sometimes, contraction and expansion of the roof due to temperature fluctuations causes the seams to crack, allowing water to seep in. Occasionally, the finish of steel roofs is damaged, which allows exposed areas of steel to rust.
For any type of roofing repair, it is best to call in a Goose Creek roofing professional with skill in installing and repairing metal roofs. Roofers who are skilled with asphalt shingles often know little about working with metal roofs and don’t have the knowledge necessary to repair metal roofs. Although minor roof repairs may look like do-it-yourself projects to some homeowners, the dangers of climbing up on a roof should never be underestimated. An astonishing number of people are badly injured or killed each year after falling off roofs in an attempt to perform inspections or minor maintenance.
After a bad storm it’s a good idea to take a careful look at the roof. Since it’s always safer to stand on the ground than climb up onto the roof, try using binoculars to inspect the roof from the ground.