There are
many ways a roof system can deteriorate and plenty of visible signs for
homeowners to watch out for. If you see any of the following red flags or danger
signals, then it’s time to call in the professionals to save your home!
Leaky Attic
There are
several reasons why your attic might be leaking. If you notice leaking after a
heavy wind-driven rain, then your potential problem is an inadequate
underlayment, deteriorated flashing, or both. If you notice leaking in the
attic after ice build-up or snow, your potential problem is an inadequate
underlayment.
Homeowners
should be wary of these type of roof leaks, especially old leaks because these
problems tend to be accompanied with rotted decking, a very costly fix. Bad
roof leaks over long periods of time can also cause indoor mold and mildew
issues and rotted rafters, other very costly fixes.
High Energy Costs
If your
home’s heating and cooling systems are overworked and your energy bills are off
the charts, then you might have an insufficient or non-existent attic
ventilation system. A proper roof system will have adequate air circulation and
ventilation to remove hot air and moisture from the attic. If this is nonsexist
or in poor condition, then you’ll notice overworked heating and cooling systems
and high energy costs.
Poor attic
ventilation can also cause decay and sheathing of your roof shingles and
siding. Homeowners typically notice high energy costs before noticing roof
shingle and siding decay, so check your roof and siding systems for these
symptoms if you think poor attic ventilation is to blame for your high energy
costs.
Missing or Cracked Shingles
The
combination of missing and cracked shingles, as well as curled shingles, often
times means that your shingles have reached the end of their life. Most cases
of missing shingles can be seen from the ground, but cracked and curled
shingles should be identified through a professional roof inspection. Other
symptoms of an old and worn out roof system which accompany missing and cracked
shingles include leaks and high energy costs.
Blisters, Stains, Mold, and Mildew
Red flags
including blistering and peeling of paint on interior walls and exterior
siding, stains on ceilings and walls, and the growth of mold or mildew can mean
several things for your roof system. You could have a rotten faulty
underlayment, poor attic ventilation, loss of granules on roof shingles, and
other decay and weather erosion. All of these signs require attention and repair.
In the end
you must be on the look out and notice your roof red flags early. As with any
issue, if you catch it early then you can save yourself a huge headache and a
bad bankroll bust. Call in the professionals for a free estimate, diagnose your
roofing problems, and determine the most cost-effective management of those
problems.
