The roof of your home is high enough up that it is out of sight and out or mind. That means that many people don’t even think twice about it until there seems to be a problem. When you notice a problem from the ground level the roof is damaged enough that it could have damaged other areas of your home too. The roof is the protection your home has from the elements such as rain, snow and wind. If these are given a path to your home, you could have a serious amount of damage to your home and your personal belongings. The roof needs to be inspected and repaired often so that the damage is not able to get through the barrier. You want to be sure that you know what some of the signs of roof damage are. This is a great way to react to it and have it repaired by a professional.
Nickerson Roofing Lists Signs to Look for When Determining Damage to Your Roof
Damaged Roof Flashing: The flashing is an important part of the roofing structure and is just as important as any other part of the roof. The flashing is found in areas like around the chimney, skylights, valleys and other seams. The flashing is a piece of metal that is affixed to the roof and when it is done right the roof will sustain no damage at all. The flashing when it is damaged can be seen and needs to be replaced. You may see areas of the flashing that is starting to lift. If you do, be sure to have it repaired by a professional right away.
Repair Lifted Shingles & Replace Blown Off & Missing Shingles: The roof of your home is made up of several layers. There is often plywood or some other type of board as the base. The roofer will then take sheets of black tar paper as well as a shingle or other material to seal off the roof. The shingles are laid down in a particular form so that the rain and other debris runs off. They are layered just right and it only takes one to cause a problem or leak. The shingle does not have to be completely missing to be a problem. There can be cracks, breaks or missing shingles that can cause a problem. After bad weather it is important to have the roof inspected for these damaged shingles and repair them.
Inspect Complex Roof Areas: If you have a roof that has some complex areas you need to be sure that you are more diligent than a standard roof. The complex areas are where debris is able to build up. The damage that is caused can be rotting or moldy shingles and roofing materials. The other areas of concern are the corners of your roof or where a tree is covering. You want to be sure that you have these are looked at and inspected often.
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Nickerson Roofing offers professional roofing services from installation and replacement to repairs and maintenance. Contact us for all your North Lake Tahoe Basin roofing needs.
