When the roof of your house starts leaking the immediate thought is that it is going to be an expensive job, but that is not necessarily the case in every circumstance. Whilst some roofs are past their sell by date and do need replacing, some unscrupulous builders are all too keen to recommend replacing the whole roof which is a very costly exercise. Before you leap on the first quote you receive you should at least consider quotes from other trades people before you decide on hiring someone for a big job on your home. Depending on your situation you might find that the damage to your roof is only a few tiles, perhaps caused by wind or a storm. In these cases if you have a flair for DIY and perhaps a head for heights you might want to consider fixing the roof yourself. If however you do decide to go down the home fix it route, you should put safety first. Consider scaffolding or safety ropes and do explore in detail all the potential dangers and pitfalls in making these fixes yourself. It is pointless putting your life in danger just to save a little bit of money. There are a range of fixes that you can apply to a leaky roof. Probably the best way to fix a leaky roof is to replace the materials, such as slates or tiles like for like. Look for localised damage on individual tiles and replace those that need fixing. If you can't find the right tiles, or you want to make an emergency fix to your roof then there are a few other options open to you. There are a range of roof sealants that can be used and these can provide protection for a while but are not a long term solution to the problem as eventually the sealants are affected by weather. This might get you through a winter though so that you can go back on the roof in the summer and do the job again properly. Another fix that some people use is flashing tape, which is a fantastic fix-all and again will only give you a limited amount of time before it fails. Either way this is quite an inexpensive solution which acts a bit like a sticky plaster over a cut! If you have a leaky roof and are considering fixing it yourself you're going to need some roofing materials to complete the job. You can find these in a local builders merchant shop or online.
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