When overlooked, your roof can be one of the most costly home repairs you ever have to take on. We all know that prevention is way better than cure that is why we have made a list of some common damage signs you need to watch out for when checking your roof – knowing what to look for can spare you the financial burden of replacing the entire thing altogether.
Checking on your roof just once a year can spare you from heaps of unnecessary expense! Keep these tips in mind, set a reminder on your calendar and hop on that ladder – we made inspecting your roof fast and easy.
- Rust spots on flashing.
One of the first things you need to watch out for are rust spots. Rust spots can weaken the overall strength of your flashing and cause them to break altogether.
While you are at it, check on the flashing’s caulking, too. Any signs of wear and tears can send your flashing down the drain. Replacing these are fairly inexpensive – you can even do it yourself.
- Check the gutters.
Your gutter can catch an insurmountable amount of debris from trees, birds and whatnots. When exposed to grime and dirt for extended amounts of time, your gutter can start to “decay” -so to speak.
One way to prevent this is to regularly clean your gutters. If you think your gutter needs to be replaced completely, then its time to call the professionals.
- Dry rot.
If your roof has wooden shingles then dry rot is worth watching out for. Dry rots can completely weaken the shingle’s structure, which can cause it to come crashing down. If you spot any signs of dry rot in your roof’s shingles, it is time to replace them all together.
- Piles of coloured grit.
Seeing piles of coloured grit in the gutter would mean your roof is aging –and fast. These piles of coloured grit that likens sand granules are the very particles that protect your roof from the sun’s harmful rays. If they are piled up in your gutter that means nothing is protecting your roof from the sun.
This may be a good time to call a trained professional to see if a replacement is in order. If you see piles of coloured grit while inspecting your roof, give us a call. George Kent has some of the best contractors in town who provide reliable home improvement services in the greater Ontario area. Call us at 1.800.668.5439 today.
