Residential & Commercial Roofing Dublin
Different Buildings Create Different Roofing Problems
Dublin has no single type of property, and roofing work changes
considerably from one building to another. An older terraced house may
have a pitched slate roof, chimney stacks shared with adjoining
properties and leadwork that has been repaired several times over the
years. A more recent extension might have a completely different flat
roof system only a few metres away.
On rental properties, landlords often need a definite answer about the
cause of a leak so that interior repairs can be planned. Commercial
properties may have larger flat roof areas, different access
requirements and a need to schedule work around the operation of the
premises.
For this reason, we do not approach every roofing enquiry as the same
job. The condition of the roof, its age, the location of the fault and
the type of covering all influence what should happen next.
Repairing A Roof Versus Replacing It
One of the first questions customers understandably ask is whether the
roof can simply be repaired. Often it can. A localised flashing fault,
a limited number of damaged tiles or a small defective section may not
justify replacing an otherwise serviceable roof.
The situation changes when faults are widespread, the covering has
become brittle, the underlay is deteriorating or old repairs are
beginning to fail one after another. At that stage, spending money on
repeated small jobs can become less economical.
An inspection helps establish which situation you are dealing with.
We can then discuss repair or replacement based on the condition of
the roof rather than guesswork.
Roofing For Dublin's Changeable Weather
Rain alone is not always what exposes a roofing fault. Wind can push
water underneath a vulnerable edge or around flashing that appears
watertight during calmer weather. This is why some customers notice
a leak during one storm and then see nothing during several days of
ordinary rainfall.
Gutters also have to move a considerable amount of water during heavy
downpours. A sagging section, blocked outlet or leaking connection can
allow water to run back towards fascia boards and walls.
If something looks different after severe weather, such as a tile out
of position, debris in the garden or staining indoors, arranging an
inspection can help catch the problem before the next period of rain.