You keep waking up every morning to a sneezing fit and puffier eyes than normal. You have this constant, dull headache that over-the-counter stuff just won’t take away. Besides a bunch of random, unexplainable health issues, you have this… stench in your home and you cannot figure out where it is coming from. You mention this at your next doctor’s appointment while telling them about your symptoms (for the third time). They suggest that you most likely have a mildew problem. You instantly think back to the spots you saw on your ceilings that you didn’t think too much of before. When you pull up in your driveway, you look up and realize some of your shingles are peeling or just missing altogether, especially right above where those spots were inside. Living in an area like Huntsville with humid Summers really doesn’t help this issue. If this situation sounds familiar, don’t fret. Roof Savers South can help you repair, not replace, your leaky roof so that you can get your home, and your health, back on track in 2025.
Finding the Leak in Your Roof
There are multiple stages to finding a leak in your roof. The earlier you find it, the better, so it doesn’t become a bigger, more expensive and stressful issue. Roof Savers South wants to help you know what to keep an eye out for in these situation. We are also here to help if you think it’s too late!
Water can enter your roof from damaged or missing shingles. Even if your shingles look okay, if something falls on your roof and makes a small puncture, that’s enough to cause major damage later if not caught in time. During the Winter, if your gutters are clogged and water has no where to drain to, the water can freeze on your roof and add extra weight on the house. This can cause damage overall but also; the water will go wherever it can when the ice melts… inside your attic! Of course, Huntsville may not have as severe Winters as other areas in the United States, but this is still important to keep an eye out for. Moisture is fuel for mildew and helps it spread from one area of your home to another.
How To Handle Mold and Mildew in Your Home
No matter how the damage is done, if mold or mildew makes its way into your home, you’ll have to find a way to get rid of it. For example, say you have a roof leak over your bathroom. You haven’t noticed yet, but you have a few mildew spots in the corner of the ceiling. A few weeks go by of you taking hot, steamy showers and then leaving the bathroom door open afterwards. Meanwhile, your air conditioning vent is blowing right over the mildew, straight towards your bed, and all throughout the rest of your house!
If you catch it early enough, here are a few tips to get rid of mildew inside your home. Investing in a dehumidifier can help keep the moisture levels down to prevent mildew from growing in the first place. Many people believe that bleach kills mold, but it’s actually better to use hydrogen peroxide for smaller affected areas. If the affected area is too big to handle on your own, get in touch with a remediation professional.
Getting Ahead of a Leaky Roof and its Side Effects
We know this can be a stressful situation, especially when the health of you and your family is involved! One way to prevent a leaky roof from causing these potential issues is to schedule an assessment with us at Roof Savers South. Don’t try to get up there to investigate yourself, it isn’t safe! Our professionals will get a bird’s eye view of what’s going on for you so that you can get ahead of any mildew infestations. This along with repairs and maintenance will save you money in the long run!
If you happen to notice mold or mildew outside your home, Roof Savers South can remove it for you. We also guarantee that it won’t come back for another ten years! Ask us about our patent pending Renueit technology.
