5 Most Common Roof Damages
One of the most asked questions is whether to do roof repairs or a full roof replacement. Not a bad question to start with. The best way to find out is to do a roof evaluation by one of our roof professionals to determine your best options. There are many different factors that can cause roof leaks. Some of which may include hail, strong wind damage, falling tree limbs, worn out weathered shingles, and of course very cute squirrels with their fluffy tails and stuffed little cheeks. Squirrels have been known to chew and scratch through roof shingles usually seeking warm and safe space in attic leaving you with repairs to handle. Having your roof regularly maintained and inspected is the best thing you can do for you home. Once an inspection has been made by one of our technicians, we can determine what repairs may be needed. Below are the most common types of roof damages.
Skylights are great to provide that extra natural light where conventional windows aren’t an option, but improper installation & worn glass seals are the most common skylight problems.
Texas thunderstorms, hurricanes, hailstorms, can damage your shingles. Strong thunderstorms with high winds can cause tree branches to pound away at your roof, scratching and tearing shingles.
Most common leading cause of water leaks is due to improper or worn out chimney flashings. Chimney caps can show signs of wear causing water to trickle down and get in the smallest cracks.
Attic vents, ventilation ducts, exhaust flues for appliance are holes in your roof that are typically secured by proper flashings. Cracked & worn out flashings around this pipe are leading cause of water leaks
Over time the thin metal sheet covering your transition point in a roof can corrode or be easily damage by those cute little squirrels seeking shelter.
Overall don’t underestimate the severity of a leaky roof. Untreated roof leaks can cause interior mold and mildew issues, fire hazard, wood deterioration and weakened structure of building, deterioration ceiling can give way and collapse.
