Over the past few years the weather has been playing tricks on many families homes. The roof is one of the most important parts of a home because if you begin having issues with water leakage it can do massive damage to the inside of your home. It is a good rule of thumb to check your roof on a yearly basis to ensure there are no loose shingles, missing shingles or even holes in the roof. This check can be done by you or by a professional, which I would recommend Roof Time Contractors. The company is well established in the area for Roofing Installation Dallas and can provide you with many choices and references so that you feel comfortable with the company as a whole. Roof Time Contractors installs both residential and commercial roofing. The company has many choices to choose from including composition, wood shake, tile, metal and flat roofs.
There are many reason to call a roofing contractor but many people think they have it under control but later find out that if they would of called sooner they could of prevented a huge mess. Here are some reasons for contacting a roofing contractor.
If you can see small piles of black or gray granules in your gutters, it’s a sign your roof’s shingles have failed or reached the end of their useful life span.
Windstorms and snow and ice damage can cause the nails that affix your shingles to the roof deck to pop out, resulting in loose or missing shingles.
If you can access the unfinished portion of your home’s attic, take a look at the underside of your roof decking. If you see signs of water stains, it indicates a roof leak is allowing water to run underneath the shingles.
Shingles that appear to rise above the flat surface of the rest of the roof can indicate impact damage from hail, but they may also indicate inadequate attic ventilation.
Along with the conditions listed above, knowing your roof’s age is critical for determining whether or not you should invest in repairs or a roof replacement. Most roofs are designed to last about 25 years at the most, so if your roof is approaching age 20 or more, keep a close eye on its condition and be prepared to replace it.
If you can access the unfinished portion of your home’s attic, take a look at the underside of your roof decking.
