If you need to repair a roof, CertainTeed recommends that you hire a professional roofing contractor to do the job; to find a CertainTeed credentialing company, visit the “Searching for professionals” section of the CertainTeed website.

The roof protects the interior of your home and CertainTeed recommends that you take the following precautions to safeguard it and avoid damage to the shelter due to storms, strong winds, and heavy rains:

• Check for water leaks. Even the slightest holes that go unnoticed can become a huge problem if a hurricane or other weather phenomenon of massive proportions. To detect water leaks, look at the walls and ceiling of the interior of the house to see if there are spots or damages caused by water that indicate that there is a leak. Also, go up to the attic with a flashlight the next time it rains and sees if there are leaks in the lower part of the base of the roof and the beams of this.
• Keep the vegetation under control. Branches that fall from trees or brush against the roof could cause considerable damage. Cut the large branches that extend over the roof and ask a professional to inspect the yard and see if there is any tree that has to be fully started. Also clean the gutters and roof parts that are full of leaves, branches or trash. Obstructions prevent water from running correctly.
• Perform preventive maintenance. Call a roofing contractor to inspect your roof and make necessary repairs to the rain gutters, caulking and shingles before winter or the rainy season. Most leaks occur where the roof meets the walls and in penetrations such as skylights, ventilation pipes, and chimneys. Missing or broken shingles can be replaced, and loose tabs can be reattached with an asphalt cement roofing application.
• If your house needs a roof repair. Do not wait until after winter or the rainy season. What it costs to replace the roof is only part of the possible losses that could be suffered in the interior of the house, in the furniture and other possessions.
• Choose roof systems products for the best performance and protection. Be sure to use roof repair products, including waterproof or waterproof underlays, shingles, and accessories that meet or exceed performance standards set by ASTM, UL or building codes. Choose products that protect your home from the elements and weather that are specific to your geographic location.