A homeowner can never be too careful when it comes to the roof of their residence. The roof serves many functions, yet mainly protects the home and its contents from the elements. One must be vigilant, as a small leak often develops into a much larger one when it isn't fixed in a timely manner, leading to costly repairs in the home thanks to water damage. In addition, when a potential buyer looks
at a home, he or she needs to ensure a thorough roof inspection is completed to identify any problems and have them corrected before the sale goes
Common Roofing Issues
* Improper installation of an air conditioning unit
* Improper ventilation of the roof preventing it from breathing
* Roofing material that is missing, broken or loose
* Granules from shingles present in the roof
* Sagging near the roof ridges or between rafters
* Flashing that is corroded, missing or loose
* Water pooling due to vent pipe depressions, flashing separations or clogged drains
* Tiles or shingles that are curled, split or blistered
* Shingles near hip lines and ridges that are broken or loose
* Rusted metal present at the intersection of the roof and structure
Home and business owners need to take certain steps to protect their roofs from damage. Gutters must be maintained to direct water away from the home or business and to prevent water damage or flooding. In addition, downspouts should be directed away from the home or structure. Trees ought to be trimmed to ensure limbs don't fall and damage the roof, especially during periods of high winds or in an ice storm. The mortar around a chimney also needs to be inspected as water may enter the home here, doing a great deal of damage in the process. Head over to this page for additional fall roof maintenance tips or visit here for maintenance tips to use during the winter months.
