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Here Are Some Steps You Can Follow To Inaugurate The Lead Roof Repair

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  Lead roofs are known for their durability and hardiness, which is why they have lasted for centuries on churches and other historic buildings, but they are not indestructible. Repairing a cracked lead roof quickly will prevent further damage to the property.   Here's how to fix a cracked lead roof:   FIX THE PROBLEM Identifying the issue is the first step in any roof repair. Professionally installed lead roofs allow for natural thermal expansion movement, but fatigue cracks or buckling can occur from repeated expansion and contraction over 100 years or more. These cracks can quickly grow large enough to allow water into the property, causing rot or structural damage to the roof rafters.   Keep an eye out for lead corrosion, which indicates a lack of ventilation beneath the roof, and moss or algae growth, which indicates an area of the roof that receives too much moisture.   CHECK FOR DAMAGE OR REPAIRS Once the issue has been identified, determine whether it can