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Fixing the leak: it's not as simple as it looks.(How to Set Up a Roof Maintenance Program)
Roofing Siding Insulation, March, 2005 by Russo, Michael
Even roofs that enjoy regular maintenance may leak at some point in their service lives. One of the advantages of a formal roof maintenance program is that it makes it easier to predict, pinpoint and repair small roof problems before they become catastrophic.
While building maintenance personnel may have the skills to make temporary, emergency repairs, it is always better to rely on the roofing contractor to handle this work. Sending untrained personnel to patch a roof during a rainstorm can be dangerous, and their efforts may wind up voiding the manufacturer's warranty.
Also, keep in mind that the cause of a leak may not be roof-related (see "Don't blame the roofer," on page 18). Either way, the first step to take when a roof leak is suspected is to...
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