Roof leaks happen, but they can easily be avoided with the proper maintenance and planning. As specialists in new roof installations and repairs, the professionals at Ashby Exterior Improvements in Ontario, NY, have the experience and skills to help homeowners avoid unnecessary leaks and to repair them when they occur.

Understanding the most common reasons for roof leaks is one of the best ways to prevent them. Here, these roofing experts will discuss six common causes behind a leaking roof:

• Broken Shingles: Shingles are the outside layer of your roof, and if they go missing or look lopsided after a heavy storm, there’s a good chance a leak could soon follow. One of Ashby Exterior Improvement’s roofers can replace the missing shingles for you.
• Cracked Flashing: The flashing on your roof, or the thin pieces of metal underneath the shingles and on the joints, creates a water-resistant barrier. The sealants used in flashing can erode over time. Ontario residents turn to Ashby Exterior Improvements when they need flashing repairs.
• Improper Installation: Not all roofing contractors deliver quality service, resulting in improperly sealed valleys, loose shingles, and other problems. If your roof isn’t that old and springs a leak, this could easily be the cause. 
• Clogged Gutters: Your gutters should be cleaned regularly, or at least twice a year. Failure to do so can cause rainwater to back up onto the roof and begin to seep through any cracks. In addition to offering roofing services, Ashby Exterior Improvements works on gutters, too.
• Chimney Problems: The mortar used to build your chimney will eventually begin to erode over time, causing the flashing and shingles to come loose. Cracked chimneys are also a common cause of roof leaks that can be fixed by Ashby Exterior Improvements.
• Skylights: One of the easiest leak causes to identify, improperly installed skylights result in leaks around the sides of the skylight. Whether your skylight is old or new, one of Ontario’s expert roofers can examine and repair the area to determine if it’s the cause of your leak.

Overall, weather is a common cause of roof leaks, and Ashby Exterior Improvements can examine your roof above and below after a heavy storm to identify roof damage. 

Call Ashby Exterior Improvements at (585) 370-0383 to discuss their services, or visit them online to learn more.