No matter how durable your roof is, or how good it looks now, it could have some underlying weaknesses. Semiannual roof inspections can help spot damage before it spreads and causes structural damage. It can also prevent existing structural flaws from collapsing and endangering you and anyone else in your home.
Even a high-quality, well-maintained roof can develop flaws, especially after wintertime, so contact a roof installation team for inspection. They can provide an accurate assessment of your roof’s status, the extent of any flaws it may have, and the best course of action required to keep it in top shape.
Here’s what to expect during a professional roofing inspection.
Interior Inspection
A roofing inspection should start in your attic, rather than on your roof itself. The underside of a roof shows some hidden and extensive flaws you may not even notice.
First, a roofer will check for proper attic ventilation, including any blocked vents. They will check for good insulation with a high R-value, which makes your roof, attic, and entire home more energy efficient. They will then do a structural check for signs of damage, like sagging, water damage, or spots where light shows through.
Water damage to rafters and other wooden elements under your roof is serious and needs to be addressed as soon as possible. It may be possible that you’ll need to replace your roof, as you’ll experience a lower roof cost in the long run with new materials rather than continually replacing old ones.
Flashing Inspection
Next, they will inspect the roof. Roofers will check the flashing for cracks or any other deterioration. Flashing is a material that’s designed to cover joints or edges where the roof ends and another material begins. This prevents moisture leakage and other flaws.
Flashing along dormers, valleys, chimneys, eaves, and side walls don’t last as long as the roof itself. However, because they’re necessary, they should be replaced as soon as they’re damaged, rather than waiting for a roof replacement.
Your roof inspector may also recommend flashing that contains zinc or other minerals that help prevent algae growth.
Shingles
At this point, a roofing inspection will continue with the shingles themselves, if your roof has them. Metal and flat roofs usually don’t have shingles. Most of the roof repair cost may go toward shingle repair and replacement because shingles frequently show damage.
Are any of the roof shingles cracked, dislodged, missing, darker than their surroundings, or curling? If so, then they need to be replaced.
If shingles show any signs of algae, including dark, puddle-like stains, or dark streaks down the roof’s decline, then they will need an algae treatment.
Mold and water damage will also need to be repaired right away.
Schedule Your Inspection
How long as it been since your last roof inspection? If you haven’t had your roof inspected in the last six months, what are you waiting for? Regular roof maintenance can save you money in the long run, especially if you work with Superior Roofing Company of Georgia, Inc. Contact the bestroofers in Dunwoody for a thorough inspection today.