What are the common signs of roof damage? How do you know when it is time to replace your roof, or if your roof is just in need of some preventative maintenance?
The roof is the most neglected part of the home as it is not until the damage areas are visible from inside your home or outside that it gets addressed. A properly maintained roof will last past the estimated life of the roof. Having your roof inspected every couple of years is a very important part of maintaining the roof and troubleshooting common signs before they become major problems.
Here are some of the common signs that your roof is in need of repair or replacement:
Tile & Shingle Roofing Systems
- Staining or bubbles on ceilings/walls
- Clogged valleys
- Rotted or stained fascia boards
- Loose/missing shingles or tiles
- Exposed or loose nails
- Sagging at hips, ridges, or center of the roof
- Rusty or corroded metal flashings in the valleys, pipe penetrations, or chimneys
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Flat Roofing Systems
(Torch, Hot, or Single-Ply)
- Staining or bubbles on ceilings/walls
- Excess water pooling
- Blisters or worn lap seams
- Wrinkling in material
- Splits in sealants around roof penetrations
- Separations in flashings
- Clogged drains and scuppers
- Splits in sealant around drains