Signs of a Bad Roof
Here are a few warning signs that you may need to call Tropical Roofscapes:
- Interior ceiling stains
- Stained or rotted fascia board or soffits
- Blistered, curled, or split shingles.
- Loose or missing shingles or tiles.
- Loose nails.
- Exposed nails (can lead to leaks in the roof).
- Dark patches on asphalt shingles and/or large amounts of granules in the rain gutters (the granular coating is wearing away).
- Sagging either on the ridges or in the center of the roof.
- Broken or loose shingles at the ridge lines and hip lines.
- Rusty or corroded metal (flashing) and loose shingles in the valleys, plumbing vents, or near chimneys. It may be necessary to remove excess debris and leaves to inspect thoroughly (and lots of leaf debris can cause damage to these sensitive areas of the roof).
- Rusty metal or loose shingles in locations where a vertical side of the house meets the roof
- Overflowing gutters or excess water pooling near the foundation of the house.
- For flat roofs, look for blisters (pop the blisters with a knife and coat them with roofing cement to prevent further damage), depressions near vent pipes (can also be filled with roofing cement), separations in flashing and clogged drains
If you observe any of the signs listed above, you need roof repairs or a new roof. Depending on the degree of damage, you can decide what is best for you and your house. Often the cost of fixing or replacing a roof is less than dealing with the damage an old roof can cause to your home. We will present you with both options. |
