Did you examine your roof while standing on the front lawn? Or did you climb up a ladder to figure out if the roof needs repairing or not? When you’re not sure of what to look for, it’s difficult to determine if you should call a professional roof repairing company, such as Salemi Exteriors.
To help you out, here are the 4 warning signs that prove it’s time for roof repairs.
Warning Signs That You Need a Roof Repair
Discoloration and Algae (Molds and Mildew)
Is your roof changing colors and suffering from discoloration? If so, you’ll need to check the last time you got the roof painted. If a paint job isn’t overdue, there could be other reasons for the discoloration of your roof.
Some common reasons for this include growth of fungus and mildew on the roof. Sidings and gutters suffer from this as well. Hence, the growth of such bacteria can weaken the roof structure from the outside, inside and lead to a nauseating visual appearance.
Shingles
Damaged roof shingles? How can you spot the damage? The shingles may show cracks or misalignment. Such damage is mainly due to events like heavy rains, hail, or a tree branch landing on the roof.
Anyways, check for any granules accumulating in the roof gutters. If this is the case, you need to figure out a way to repair your roof via a professional roofing company, like Salemi Exteriors.
Leakages and Cracks
An easy way to detect cracks is by flashing light through the roof into the house. If there are any leaks in your house and they lead back to the attic, you should seriously consider getting a roof repair before any major house structure damage (primarily, interior).
Interior Deterioration
If your home’s interior is suffering from excessive moisture buildup, mold growth, lack of proper ventilation, or energy inefficiency (inability to maintain the temperature in the house/ loss of heat or cool via cracks in the sidings or roof), it’s time to seek roof repair services. It could be that roof damage is causing the interior to deteriorate.
Conclusion
It is vital to detect these issues and call in a professional before your house suffers from any significant damage. The major cause for leakages in homes is due to roof problems that can pave the way for a weakening house structure. If you’re in need of a roof repair or replacement, our team at Salemi Exteriors can help.
