Emergency roof repairs include patches, rubber, sealants, tarps and duct tape. They act as stopgap until a more permanent repair can be undertaken at a later time and date by an experienced roofer.

If your shingles are more than a decade old, climb up and take a look. We tend to treat the roofs on our homes the way we treat the brakes on our cars.

What to do when you see a roof leak spring up? First is not to panic. It's a structure and can be repaired.