Top 5 Most Common Roof Problems
List of Services
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Cracked ShinglesList Item 1
When shingles become brittle over time due to the elements, age, and harsh temperature shifts, the shingles expand and crack. This effect is called thermal splitting,
Cracked shingles are a problem. They also lose their granules which helps refract sunlight and regulate a roof’s ability to insulate a home. When a roof has a patch of cracked asphalt shingles with missing granules, its best to remove the damaged tabs and replace them with new ones.
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Missing ShinglesList Item 2
Shingles might go missing after an especially powerful storm. The nails holding the shingles on the roof may have been inadequately placed, and the loose shingles may be blown off the roof.Worst than cracked shingles, missing tabs stick out like sore thumbs on a roof.
When this happens, a simple roof repair most likely all you need. A quick repair of missing shingles is especially important to repair since water can seap into the roof sheathing, causing rot, as well as leaks and water damage to the sheetrock ceiling.
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Lack Of MaintenanceList Item 3
A lack of maintenance can cause a small problem to become larger over time. The types of preventative maintenance you like keeping the roof clear of dead leaves, moss, and algae will save you from bigger problems down the road.
Cleaning the gutters is also a great way to keep your roof well maintained. Clearing dead leaves out of your rain gutters and valleys can save you from draining issues that can worsen as a rainy season or Spring progresses.
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LeaksList Item 4
Roofs leak for a number of reasons and one of the most common leaks occur where flashing is improperly installed or should be reinforced. Valleys in a roof, which allow water to flow into a gutter, should always have adequate flashing and be cleared of debris. Flashing that was improperly installed or has cracked over time around chimneys and skylights is also most common.
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Damage By Fallen Debris
For roofs situated near or under a tree with heavy limbs, debris fall is inevitable. Especially after a big storm, tree limbs can snap, fall onto a roof, and do some serious damage. Tree branches and limbs collapsing onto a roof top can inflict minor damage to the shingles, or major damages by collapsing a section of roof.
Other debris damage can come from organic materials that aren’t as heavy as a chunk of tree, but just as damaging. Piles of leaves that are allowed to collect and rot on top of a roof can leave a lot of roof damage. When moisture gets trapped under dead leaves, mold or algae can discolor patches of roof, leaving behind dark stains on the top of your house.