What's The Difference Between Roof Plumbing & Regular Plumbing?
Whilst it's easy to assume that all plumbing is the same, you can’t just hire a domestic plumber for every job that arises. When you need maintenance done on your roof, you need to hire someone who is a professional in this field: a roof plumber. But what is roof plumbing and how does it differ from regular plumbing? Read on to get all of your questions answered.
The difference between roof and regular plumbing
The key difference between
roof plumbing and regular plumbing is that the former is focused on the roof and the plumbing that is connected to it. A regular plumber, on the other hand, solves all of the plumbing issues within your home, from leaking taps to no hot water.
Roof plumbing is, therefore, a specialised type of plumbing requiring a professional with a different set of experience, knowledge and skills. By repairing damage to your roof, they will be able to protect the foundation of your home.
What is included in roof plumbing?
When you hear the word plumbing, the first thing you think of would be your taps, toilet or anything water-related in your home.
However, our roofs can also experience plumbing issues, mainly caused by excessive rainfall, so a roof plumber’s job is to help drain this water before it can cause any serious damage. Roof plumbers mainly work on:
- Gutters
- Roof leaks
- Downpipes
- Rainwater tanks
The maintenance behind roof plumbing
A roof plumber's job is to repair or replace the various components listed above before they become damaged and cause problems in your home. Here are some of the key services offered by a roof plumber:
- Fixing leaks through your roof: A roof plumber will come and identify where the leak is coming from and provide either a temporary or permanent fix for the leak depending on how significant the repairs are.
- Cleaning gutters and downspouts: Gutters collect the rainwater from your roof and pass it through the downspout which then diverts the water away from your home. If they are blocked, it can be hard for your gutters to do their job, so a roof plumber will clean and unclog them for you to help increase water flow.
- Installing new gutters or repairing them if damaged: By removing the water from your roof, gutters also help to prevent corrosion and leaks. If needed, a roof plumber will install brand new ones onto the existing gutters to replace any damaged ones that are no longer fit for purpose.
- Repairing or replacing flashing: Roof flashing around your chimney or skylight can also become corroded, leaving small holes in the material where water can leak through. A roof plumber will roughen the edges of the hole and then place a material patch over it before finally securing it with roofing cement to prevent it from reopening.
Having trouble with your roof? Call our local roof plumbing experts at Richardson Plumbing and Gas Service who will come and fix the problem for you. Call today at 0417 660 041.
