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Example of Roof Repair in Rhode Island

At Rhode Island Slate Roofing in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, we don’t just install beautifully crafted roofs. We are also in the business of roof repair and maintenance. A properly maintained roof will extend the life of your roof. Repairing damaged roofs in a timely manner will also help in the long run in keeping your roof for decades to come. A common part of a roof that needs to be repaired is the Roof Valley.

What is a Roof Valley?

A roof valley is usually made of copper or another type of metal. It is a piece of material used to seal and open spots where to different angles meet on a house. This is a critical piece of the structure of any roof. As rain and snow will be directed to the valleys.  Here is an example of what a roof valley looks like:

Properly Done Copper Roof Valley

Roof Valley Repair

Rhode Island Slate Roofing recently completed a roof valley repair for a client in Rhode Island.  Here you can see the heavily  damaged roof valley from years of weather damage and neglect:

Example of a Damaged Roof Valley

The damage caused by this roof valley looks like this:

Damage Caused By a Bad Roof Valley                                   

Finally, here is the finished product after Rhode Island Slate Roofing fixed the damaged roof and added in a new valley:

 

If you are looking to have your roof valleys inspected or repaired in Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts, Contact Rhode Island Slate Roofing today!