Winter in Canberra is unforgiving. Frost, heavy rain, and the occasional hailstorm put enormous pressure on residential roofs across the ACT, and many homeowners in Tuggeranong do not realise damage has already begun until water stains appear on their ceilings.
Before the cold season sets in properly, it pays to walk around your property and look for a few key warning signs. Check your ridge capping for cracks or movement — this is one of the most common entry points for water during heavy rain. Inspect your valley iron for rust or separation, and look along your fascia and guttering for sagging sections or blockages from leaf buildup.
If your home has terracotta or concrete tiles, have a qualified roofer check the pointing and bedding around ridge lines and hips. This mortar deteriorates over time and, once it fails, water finds its way into your sarking and timber frame very quickly.
A pre-winter roof inspection takes less than an hour and can save you from serious structural repairs down the track.
Call Alpha Roofing ACT today on 0458 807 882 or visit alpharoofingact.com.au to book your inspection before the cold sets in.