How Do You Know When You Need A New Roof?

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, how often do you inspect the home that protects you from the elements? It’s all many of us can do to keep tabs on when the vacuuming needs doing and the fence needs painting– the less obvious things are often entirely off the radar until the worst happens.

Luckily, it’s not too hard to inspect your roof a couple times a year for damage and wear. Here’s how to do it.

First things, first: inspect the ceilings and walls of your home for water damage. If there’s already a problem, that’s where it will be most obvious. Not just circular stains on the ceiling. Check behind furniture and bookcases for tell-tale mold spots which may indicate water inside the walls.

Next, go out to the edge of your property or across the street and really look at your roof. Are the shingles sagging or lifting? Are there any sags in the roof itself, which may indicate a problem with the decking? Are the gutters or flashing coming away from the house?

If you have cedar shakes, you may notice them splitting, which is a common sign of aging. Or, if you’re in a shady yard, you may notice moss on the roof. Moss will absorb moisture and rot the material under it– you should deal with it as soon as you notice it.

If you have tile or slate, see if you see any cracked or loose ones, but don’t try to fix it yourself. Tile and slate are very fragile when walked upon, and require special equipment to fix them without damaging the others.

If you spot any of these problems, or anything else that seems questionable or out of place to you, call a reputable roofer to come out and give you a recommendation. Roofing problems only ever get worse, and they can cause terrible damage to the rest of your home as well.

For all your roofing needs, call Style Roofing, the only company that warranties roof replacements a full ten years. (703) 754-9906