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The Dos and Don'ts of DIY Roof Repair: When to Call in the Professionals

Introduction

There are a lot of reasons why homeowners resort to DIY roof repair. The most compelling of all
is to save repair costs. However, DIY projects require specific skills, tools, and equipment, and
technical know-how of the repair to be done. If not done properly, the costs that you are
avoiding might even be more.

To guide you in your DIY roof repair, we at HD Roofings and Spray Foam are here to help you
in squaring out the dos and don’ts of roof repair. Thus, without much fuss, here are the dos and
don’ts of DIY roof repair and when to call in the professionals.

Should you even repair your roof on your own?


When it comes to no-brainer zones and roof problems like simple leaks and the like, sure, you
can hit the DIY road. But for bigger roof problems like insulation, misdiagnosed leaks, and
upending the roof frame, calling in the professionals is the more practical choice.

Note that there are a lot of roofing professionals like HD Roofings who offer free estimates as to
the cost of repair. At a personal level, you can gauge your resources and aptitude if you can do
it or not. If it is not, then call in the professionals.

The dos and don’ts in DIY roof repair


To avoid making the call to the professionals a solution of last resort, make sure that you avoid
making the following mistakes when it comes to DIY roof repair. Thus, here are the dos and
don’t’s in DIY repair that you should avoid doing or stop making.

1. Underestimating the job: Sure, you have the complete equipment and tools. Sure, you
have watched a thing or two and seem to have mastered DIY repair. Sure, you have
acquainted yourself with the most common roof problems. But these are all theoretical,
so to speak. The playing field is different from what you think you know. Never estimate
the roofing repair job.

Always remember that one simple leak might be a manifestation of a more serious
problem. If you cannot detect early on the scope of the roof problem, call in the
professionals.

2. Use of the wrong materials and techniques: Just because you think you have the
complete set of repair materials would mean that you can do all the repairs. Again,
different roofing problems require different materials and different approaches. There
can be a one-time-big-time fix for all roof repairs. If you assess the problem wrongly, and
then apply the wrong technique and use the wrong material, then expect high repair
costs.

3. Inadequate sealing: When it comes to roof leaking problems, the initial problem might
be inadequate sealing. Hence, before you attack roof penetrations like skylights, beams,
and chimneys, make sure that all roof penetrations are properly sealed.

4. Ventilation and insulation: Truth be told, insulation and ventilation should not be DIY-
ed. It is integral in the roofing system and not all roofs require spray foam insulation. For
you to ensure that the energy efficiency and ventilation that a good roof system
promises, do not install insulation by yourself.

5. Safety precautions: Most often than not, DIY-ers would not even wear a basic harness,
or install scaffoldings when they do the roof repair. Neglecting safety precautions is a big
no-no in roof repair. This separates DIY-ers from professionals because before
approaching the problem, all the safety precautions must be observed first.

Calling in professional help


We know that DIY-ing could be very fulfilling, euphoric, and tempting. But just because you think
you could, would ensure that you can. When it comes to pivotal repairs like roofing, better leave
it to professionals. With their seasoned experience and skills in doing the job, all those
undetected roof problems may be assessed in no time.
We are not discouraging you from embarking on a DIY roof repair job. But if you do so, you may
consult first with professionals like us at HD Roofings and Spray Foam.

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