Roof Repair in Springfield IL

While roofs are designed to be long-lasting and durable, like with many things, they require preventative maintenance.  Since they are exposed to nature 24/7, they are constantly being bombarded by the elements, which will cause damage and deterioration over time.  In order to ensure that your roof is still functioning as it should be and that there aren’t any areas in need or repair, we suggest that commercial roofs be inspected twice per year, and residential roofs every three years by a professional. 

​In addition, inspections should also be done after severe weather to look for material that may have come off or areas of hail damage.  If homeowners can safely do it, it’s recommended that self-checks are done on their home’s roof once to twice per year. 

​During a professional inspection, special care is taken to check the flashing for damage, as these areas tend to leak the most often.  The roofing material will be inspected for signs of wear, weather damage, and degradation. 

​Please note that many roof warranties, especially commercial ones, require that regular inspections and maintenance be performed to keep the warranty active.

Tips from the Pros

“Cutting costs might be ok in some situations but not when it comes to your roof.  It’s one of the major barriers between your home and the elements. If you don’t take care of it, it can’t take care of you. Have your roof regularly inspected to identify problems, and make sure any problems are taken care of quickly to avoid larger, more expensive issues.” - Owner, Springfield Roofing

Commercial Roof Repairs

There are many ways a roof can become compromised or fail and they vary between commercial and residential applications.  On a commercial roof, common issues requiring roofing repair by an experienced roofer in Springfield are:

• Leaks: Areas of water permeation, often found at flashing details.
• Membrane damage: Different types of membrane damage exist, including tenting, blowoffs, billowing, and reduced uplift resistance.  These are often caused by problems during curing, flashing that’s installed incorrectly, and adhesion issues.
• Poor workmanship and install practices: Commercial roofing is complicated, and if a contractor is hired that doesn’t have knowledge of the correct steps for adhesion and material preparation, there are going to be issues.
• Skipping maintenance: Regular preventative maintenance ensures that issues are caught early.  When not done, small issues can become big, quickly.
• Water ponding: When water is allowed to sit on a roof, it can’t perform correctly.  Measures must be taken at install to allow water to flow away, otherwise water will begin to collect in lower areas and a fix will become necessary.
• Damage from foot traffic: High amounts of foot traffic can cause punctures and other damage.  Adding a walkway or extra membrane layers can help avoid this.
• Poor repair work: Improper repairs, often occurring as part of a DIY solution or an inexperienced contractor, not only doesn’t fix a problem; it can also make things worse.
• Membrane shrinkage: Caused by a membrane pulling away from flashings, and/or from deterioration.
• Blistering: Often caused by improper heating of asphalt on BUR systems, a roof can begin to split, ridge, blister, or erode.​

Residential Roof Repairs

Residential roofs are prone to just as many issues that require professional attention, including:

• Leaking: Caused by holes or weaknesses in the roofing material, moisture allowed to penetrate the roof can leak into the home.
• Missing or damaged shingles: Severe weather is not kind to roofs, often removing or damaging shingles.
• Ponding water: Divots formed over time or from acts of nature allow water to pool, which will eventually lead to leaks.
• Holes: Debris thrown around in high winds can cause holes, which will allow water to penetrate.
• Poor repair work: Quick fixes done by DIY methods or poor professional workmanship may provide short-term help but are not a long-term solution.
• Shrinkage: Contraction during cold weather can cause shrinkage in roofing material if they weren’t prepared correctly, leading to problems down the road.
• Splitting: Expansion during warm weather can cause roofing pieces to push against each other if they weren’t installed with a bit of room to move, causing bends and splitting.
• Granule loss: Over time, shingles will lose granules, compromising the integrity of the material.
• Pests: Small animals and insects can set up shop in a roof system, creating holes.
• Bad or clogged gutter system: If the flow of the water through the gutters is allowed to flow back to the roof, you’ll eventually end up with moisture penetration.  Additionally, gutters that are installed poorly or very clogged ban break away from the roof, causing damage.
• Poor workmanship: Inexperienced or dishonest contractors may cut corners, leaving behind shoddy workmanship and a problematic roof.
  
• No maintenance: When regular maintenance plans aren’t followed, small issues that could have been caught early usually become big ones.

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Roofing Repair in Springfield, IL

Your roof serves an important job and in order to keep it operating correctly, regular preventative maintenance and repair is necessary, not only to fix issues but to extend its life.  Using roofing companies who are inexperienced or are dishonest and cut corners almost always does more harm than good, leading to costly repairs or possibly premature roof replacements down the road. 

It’s important for your home and your wallet to hire the right guys the first time.  Springfield Roofing has been roofing Springfield, Illinois for years and we have extensive experience in inspecting, repairing, and maintaining both residential and commercial roofs.  As the leading Springfield, IL roofers, we treat each project as if we’re working on our own homes.  

Is it time for a roof inspection or maintenance service?  Worried you may need some repairs?  Call or drop us a line!

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