The rainy season is about to start in Cape Town, so now is the time to ensure that you don’t have any roof leaks. Having a leaky roof during a rainstorm isn’t fun. That is if you’re lucky enough to be home to minimise the damage. If not, your pocket is probably still feeling the strain.

There are many reasons why a healthy-looking roof can suddenly start leaking. You might have an obstruction in one of your gutter pipes, blocking the water flow. Your roof might look healthy, but in actual fact, be worn and in desperate need of some TLC. Another reason for roof leaks is damage to roof shingles caused by strong winds. Whichever reason, you need help and quickly. 

Excess moisture is extremely dangerous and can cause structural failure when roof trusses start to rot. Here’s how a roof waterproofing treatment can help:

Seal Existing Roof Leaks and Prevent Future Roof Leaks

Waterproofing your roof will include roof repairs before the application of the product. This way you can seal current roof leaks and prevent them from occurring in future.

Extend the Lifespan of Your Roof

Your roof should last around 30 years or even more if you take good care of it. Waterproofing will protect your roof from the UV rays of the sun as well as the elements of mother nature. 

Save You Money on Future Roof Repairs

As a homeowner, you have enough expenses to empty your pockets. The last thing you need is constant roof repairs or a pricey roof replacement. Waterproofing will help you save money by eliminating future roof repairs.

Increase the Value of Your Home with Waterproofing

You might not want to sell your home right now, but if you decide to put it on the market in future, you’ll be glad you invested in roof waterproofing. It will save the potential buyer from having to do it and give the impression that your home is well taken care of.

Waterproofing offers many benefits to you as a homeowner, which is why you should consider investing in it right now. We don’t have to tell you how expensive roof replacements are, you probably already know. And the last thing you need right now is the financial burden of a premature roof replacement when there are things within your power to protect your roof.

We need to start this odyssey into the importance of roof repairs and roof maintenance with where you live, and if you live in Cape Town, you’ll know by now that your roof is going to take a serious battering from Mother Nature, a lot more so than, for instance, a roof in the middle of the Karoo!

Winter storms can be particularly brutal in Cape Town, (known of old as the Cape of Storms!) while summer rains and gale force winds are also responsible for a lot of roof damage that occurs in this region. 

Regular roof inspections will save you money in the long run

One of the best things you can do to protect your roof and the value of your investment into it, is to work with a roofing company like Empire Roofing in Cape Town.

This is a team of roofing experts who work at creating long-term relationships with customers who trust them to give them the truth about the condition of their roof, and to deliver workmanship of a standard that underpins the dedication at Empire Roofing for service excellence.

Getting Empire Roofing in to inspect your roof once or twice a year, especially after particularly bad storms, is going to save you money in the long run, since even the smallest crack in a roof tile could very quickly become a major problem.

Holes in roof sheeting can do the same, gathering momentum until something like a small leak leads to damage of the roof structure itself. It costs a lot less to have roof repairs done when the issue is still small; once it reaches the point of no return and a roof replacement is all that’ll do, a small job becomes a major expense.

It’s never a good idea to procrastinate about any potential problems with the roof, not when it comes to your budget, or the impact it can have on the value of your property and its structure.

What type of roof repairs to expect from Empire Roofing?

As a cohesive, highly skilled team that has been in the roofing industry in Cape Town for over a decade, you can rely on Empire Roofing to know exactly what the best option will be when it comes to any roof repairs you may require.

These roof repairs include, but are not limited to:

Repair & replacement of roof tiles

If the only problem on your roof is a few cracked or damaged roof tiles, you’re going to be extending the lifespan of your roof by calling on Empire roofing to repair or replace the troublesome roof tiles, before they create a larger issue.

This team also undertakes the installation of new roof sheets. You can trust Empire Roofing implicitly when it comes to whether or not anything on your roof really needs repairing!

Waterproofing & leak repairs

The team at Empire Roofing are waterproofing experts, and in tandem with this, if anyone can find the source of a roof leak quickly and efficiently, they will! 

Refurbishment & replacement of fascia’s & aluminium gutters

As experts in everything to do with roof repairs, Empire Roofing will refurbish and replace fascia’s, as well as carry out the installation of aluminium gutters, or the replacement of PVC gutters with aluminium gutters.

No roof repair too small or big for Empire Roofing!

The team at Empire Roofing will keep your roof in good condition throughout the years, and, when it comes time for bigger projects, such as roof refurbishment or replacement, you’ll have a roof that’s as good as new, which will last as long as any new roof is expected to! 

Contact Empire Roofing in Cape Town today, whether for a quote or roof inspection, or to find out more about the extensive roofing services offered by this professional team; as with many other customers, you’ll find dealing with them an absolute pleasure!