Why Is Roof Inspection Important?
The roof is a very important part of every home. So, to make sure that you extend its lifetime you need to make sure that you do regular maintenance and inspection.
One of the things that you need to have in mind when you are considering doing the inspection of the roof on your own is that this should be a job left for professionals. The truth is that they have a trained eye and you may miss important things while inspecting that can affect the integrity and durability of your roof than they wouldn’t miss.
Why Are Roof Inspections Important?
When you hire a professional company to do the inspection of your roof, they will check every inch of your roofing system starting by the roof vent and up to the downspout.
The truth is that while some companies offer you the inspection, the reality is that most tend to charge for it. The price depends on the size of the roof itself, the type of material, the pitch, and it may or may not include some small repairs that may be necessary.
Most experts recommend that you have a roof inspection every six months. The reality is that hail and wind storms can affect roofs much more frequently than most people imagine. So, by doing regular inspections, you will be preventing major problems to occur on your roof that could cost you a lot more money. In addition, you’re making sure that your home and its foundations are all clear and able to last for a very long time.
In case you still want to perform a roof inspection on your own, make sure that you take all the precautions to prevent falls. In addition, you need to make sure that you know what you are looking for before the inspection. So, here are the main areas that you need to look at during a roof inspection:
- Check the integrity of the vents, chimneys, flashing around roof pipes, and shingles. Make sure that they are all with the sloping at a right degree, well attached, and free of debris.
- Just walk around the roof and check the age and overall conditions of the different roofing materials. Make sure to see if you notice any broker, missing, or worn shingles with missing granules. You should also see if you notice any soft spots on the roof surface when you are walking since they can mean that there is rotting wood right beneath your shingles.
- Make sure to don’t forget to examine the soffit for cracks, holes, and any damage that may have been caused by water or animals but that it hasn’t been directed away from your home.
- Don’t forget that a roof inspection doesn’t only involve getting up to the roof. You also need to perform an interior inspection. So, just go to the top floor and look for any water stains and leaks on the ceiling. Don’t forget to go to the attic and check for rotting wood under the roof’s surface as well as for wet spots.
- Make sure that you don’t forget to look for signs of rotting wood on the fascia. Remember that rotting fascia won’t be able to provide the support that your gutters need.
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