Your home’s roofing is also its first line of defense against any harm, especially those caused by harsh elements of nature. These may be heavy rains, strong winds, and thick snow, among others. As a responsible home owner, you should thoroughly inspect your roof ever spring – both from the inside and out. Because, while a strong roofing is an incomparable protective barrier, once it gets weak or damaged, it could actually be the cause of disasters.
Here are some danger signals and how you can keep the situation from escalating to something worse:
Check your attic for signs of leak. This could be more obvious after heavy rains. It would also be wise to inspect all the walls and ceilings of every room in the house. Spots can mean your roof is in need of some repairs. Of course, if there is water anywhere or everywhere, there is no question that you need a professional to conduct further inspection.
Do you notice peeling of your exterior or interior wallpaper or paint? This is an obvious sign of inadequacy in attic ventilation. Not to worry though, because in case more ventilation is necessary, it is still considerably easy and also inexpensive to install it. You might not even need a new roof.
Look into your gutters to check for debris including granules because that could indicate aging shingles that are in need of replacement. While you’re still up there, try to see if there are cracks around the chimney or if there are worn-out and missing shingles. You shouldn’t be too strict when we say worn-out. If some shingles look too dirty, curled on the edges, and a little decayed, then, you should definitely replace them too.
If you spot any potential problems, it is best to give your trusted roofing contractor a call about it. We stress on the word “trusted” because according to GAF, Materials Corporation not only substandard materials, but also poor installation, contribute to most roofing disasters too. The risks could be avoided easily by getting a high quality roofing system that is properly installed, regularly maintained, and repaired when needed.
How do you know your roofer is qualified? Look for GAF factory-certified and trained ones. All those who qualified, including George Kent’s team of expert contractors are licensed and insured too. You can be sure that they would install or repair your roof, like it is their very own.
