Roof inspections should be included in your list of home duties annually. Many homeowners do not prioritize inspections, yet doing so regularly may save you a lot of trouble in the long term (not to mention significant financial savings). If you haven’t already booked your roof inspection for the season, now is a terrific opportunity to start the year on the right foot.
Why Are Roof Inspections Necessary?
Your roof shields the whole house. If it sustains damage and is not repaired promptly, it might cause more damage in other locations, such as your walls, floors, ceiling, or attic space. Without a yearly inspection, you may have undiagnosed roof damage, and the condition may worsen.
Even if you don’t suspect any damage, our staff at Integrity Roofing strongly advises scheduling yearly inspections. Our top-tier professionals are comprehensive and may detect minor faults before they become huge concerns later. You may save expensive repairs later on if you discover problems early.
When Should You Get a Roof Inspection?
We suggest having your yearly roof check done in the autumn. This is because the bulk of roof damage happens during the winter when we are subjected to adverse weather patterns such as rain, hail, high winds, and snow.
Yet, it is not too late if it is the middle of winter and you have yet to book an inspection! The greatest thing you can do for your house is to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. It just takes one storm to do significant damage; we don’t suggest taking that risk.
What to Look for in a Roof Inspection
It’s a good idea to get acquainted with your roof and what it looks like so that you can spot any obvious problems on your own. On the other hand, bringing in a skilled roofer once a year is a prudent move. Their industry expertise enables them to detect minor issues that may indicate more significant problems elsewhere or future harm. Cracked shingles, for example, may not seem a significant concern to you, but they may compromise the integrity of your roof, which is the last thing you want during a strong storm! ). Here are some of the signs that your roofer will check for:
Excess Debris
Leaves, dead bugs, and even garbage in gutters and downspouts invite vermin to build their home on your roof. Keep your gutters free and tidy to prevent rats and bugs from becoming too comfortable.
Physical Damage
Here is when the fractured shingle enters the picture. Yet, there are also additional warning indicators to look out for. Popping nails, peeling roofs, and missing shingles are all signs that repairs are needed before significant storms hit.
Drainage
Roofers will examine for clogged gutters and downspouts. This may cause various issues, one of which is that if the water freezes, it can weigh down your gutters and break them away from your roof; it can also cause a broken foundation. Moreover, backed-up water might cause water damage to your home’s exterior and inside.
Structural Deformation
If issues go unaddressed (such as standing water on your roof), they might cause warping or buckling over time. If you keep up with your yearly roof inspections, you should notice less of this since we usually discover the issue before it reaches this stage. However, looking for it just in case is a good idea.
Overhanging Branches
Before a storm, check to ensure no branches might break off and fall on your house. It’s a good idea to evaluate the closeness of your landscaping each year as the flora surrounding your house grows and changes.
Sloped Roofs: Special Considerations
- Missing tabs
- Granular loss
- Metal element corrosion
- Fading (not critical, but an indication of age)
Flat Roofs: Special Considerations
- Coating not intact
- Punctures
- Alligatoring or cracking (when the sun dries out the roof and causes cracking that looks like alligator skin)
- Blisters (when water vapor becomes trapped behind the covering, causing it to expand)
- Sitting water
- Metal corrosion
Other Roof Elements To Look For
- Skylights
- Chimneys
- Vents
- Flashing (a waterproof substance that is applied to junctions and edges) (waterproof material that is applied to joints and edges)
- Fascia (the planks that hang beneath the edge of the roof) (the boards that hang under the edge of the roof)
- Soffit (Siding that protects rafters from the elements) (Siding that protects rafters from the elements)
Reasons Why You Do Not Want to Wait
While you may have escaped winter storm damage, you will never regret being over prepared when a significant storm approaches. By arranging your yearly roof inspection as soon as possible, you’ll give yourself and your family peace of mind that your roof will be structurally sound even if the weather worsens.
Schedule Your Yearly Roof Inspection
Integrity Roofing takes pride in providing reliable roofing services. We are revolutionizing the roofing experience for residents and are proud of our industry expertise and commitment to the community.
Since it’s your house, you deserve to be informed about every step of the journey. Our team of specialists promotes communication with our consumers. Please contact our team now for more information on yearly roof inspections or to arrange your roof inspection.
