Photo of Luxury Burlington Home for Sale

 Thursday, April 23, 2020     Laurence Mongeau     House and Home

Featured Photo

Five Common Roof Problems

When it comes to roofing, little problems often go undetected until they become major issues, costing a lot of time and money to resolve. An annual roof inspection each spring is the best way to catch any problems before they cause serious damage. 

In this blog post, courtesy of: NewsCanada, we’ll review five of the most common problems that can occur each year and why you should have regular inspections of your roof. At the end of this blog we’ll provide contact information should you want to reach out to Laurence Mongeau for expert advice on buying or selling your luxury home in Halton, Hamilton and surrounding areas. 

Here are Five Common Problems to Watch Out For

1. Broken Gutters

Failing to repair or replace broken gutters could cause serious issues, especially after a big rainstorm. When your gutters are not properly attached to your roof, they are not able to do their main job: divert water away from your home. This can lead to costly property damage and flooding.

2. Defunct Downspout

Downspouts can become dislodged, causing water to flow directly around the foundation of your home. This can lead to foundation cracking, mould growth, and the potential destruction of any renovations you’ve already done. Have your downspouts checked to ensure they are connected and positioned correctly.

3. Chimney Deterioration

The older the chimney, the more likely it is to have cracks in the crown (top). When water gets into these cracks during the winter it freezes, which pushes the mortar and bricks further apart and makes the cracks larger. When the ice eventually melts, these cracks can cause your roof to leak and could even result in your chimney falling off your house.

4. Visiting Pests

Loose flashing, rotten fascia boards and dormant chimneys all make great homes for raccoons, squirrels, birds, bats and wasps. If you hear strange sounds, or you’re concerned something could get inside, call in a wildlife or pest removal company to get rid of any unwanted house guests and protect the areas where they are entering.

5. Leaky Roof

When snow melts and refreezes, it can act as a wedge under shingles. Once the weather begins to warm up, these ice wedges melt and can leak through your roof. Your roof may look fine as you look up at it from the ground, but a professional will be able to determine any issue and how to fix it.

Inspecting your roof for these common problems is very important and hiring a professional to take on this task is always recommended. 

Contact Laurence Mongeau 

Looking to buy or sell luxury homes in Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, Milton, Ancaster, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, or Grimsby? Contact Laurence Mongeau, your trusted REALTOR® with over 20 years of experience, for expert advice on listing your home and strategic real estate solutions. Call 905-320-0773 or email homes@laurencemongeau.ca today!

Article courtesy of: NewsCanada


  Go Back




Google Rating

5      11 reviews


Photo of Leslie Quinsay

Leslie Quinsay
  July 12, 2024

Laurence is wonderful to work with and always goes above and beyond! She has helped us in both the buying and selling processes multiple times. Highly recommend.

Photo of Gail Alteen

Gail Alteen
  May 28, 2024

Just want to say thank you for your hard work and dedication in getting my home sold. You were very organized, professional and honest. It was a pleasure to work with you.

Photo of Clarissa

Clarissa
  May 27, 2024

Laurence is an exceptional real estate agent. She is professional, knowledgeable, and attentive to my needs. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a great agent. Thank you, Laurence!

Photo of Stephanie Bishop

Stephanie Bishop
  May 21, 2024

Laurence worked diligently at following up with each person who viewed the property... always available to let me know what kind of feedback she was receiving. No matter when, there is only one person I will ever deal with to buy or sell real estate, and that is most definitely LAURENCE MONGEAU!

View All Google Reviews


Accredited Staging Professional logo

Master Certified Negotiation Expert

ILHM GUILD logo

ILHM CLHMS logo