7 Less Known Ways to Inspect a Roofing

Fall is right around the corner and its never too late to start thinking about winter! Yes, we know it might sound a little too early.

But hey, keeping up with the maintenance activities will help you evade major problems in the cold season.

Now that you have a fall maintenance checklist, we hope you didn’t forget about the roof!

Unfortunately, the roof is one of the most neglected components during home maintenance.

Moreover, deferred maintenance could damage roofing furthermore. Such damage repairs (in some cases entire replacement) could add up your maintenance expenses.

Nevertheless, you simply start by inspecting the roofing of your home.

In this article, we will walk you through 7 less known ways to inspect a roof. Let’s explore them below -

1. Start with a walking inspection in the vicinity of your home.

Look for signs of sagging, aging, and damage on the ground.

2. Look for areas with algae, moss, and piles of leaves.

Such areas are highly susceptible to water damage and hence cause expensive leaks.

3. Watch out for warped or buckled shingles.

The hot air from the attic is responsible for buckling of the shingles.

This elevates the probability of weather damage and poor ventilation.

4. While inspecting the roofing, keep an eye on missing, aged or damaged shingles.

They are responsible for roof damage. For the record, missing shingles expose your home to extreme weather conditions.

Ensure getting a replacement right away.

5. Gutters and downspouts also play a significant role in roof maintenance.

Therefore, it is important to clean fallen leaves and other debris right away.

Also, do not neglect signs of rots and open joints as they are responsible for larger issues.

6. Shingles have granules which offer protection against extreme weather conditions and other damages.

If you notice granules loss, make sure to replace the shingles.

7. If your home has an attic, watch out for water penetration under the roof.

Hopefully, these tips will help you perform a better roofing inspection and avoid prospective problems.

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