How To Spot Roof Problems
Resist the urge to get up on a ladder to take a closer look at
your damaged roof. Leave that to a professional. Here is some
inspection advice:
If you can't see from a distance, wear non-slip rubber soled
shoes and use a firmly braced or tied off ladder equipped with
rubber safety feet.
DON'T walk on the roof! You could dislodge protective
surface granules, diminishing waterproofing effectiveness. You
could also fall off or through a weak damaged roof.
If you find large accumulations of of shingle surface granules
in the gutters, it doesn't necessarily mean the roof needs to be
replaced. However the roof should be inspected by a contractor.
Tile roofs should be checked for cracked, missing, or loose
pieces of roofing material. For asphalt or wood shingle roofs,
look for protruding nails.
On flat roofs, look for bare spots in the gravel surface and
check for standing water.
Take a close look at the flashing on chimneys, vents, skylights,
wall/roof junctions, and other areas.
Check television and radio antennas and other add ons to see if
there are leaks that are a result of improper sealing of
openings made in the roof.
Contact our Roofing Specialist today to help you with your roofing needs.
