its condition. A good rule of thumb: When you begin raking those leaves, it is a great time to have a look at your roof as well.
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
A quick note on examining a roof: Homeowners can usually conduct their own visual inspection of the roof prior to calling a contractor. This can be done from the ground, with binoculars, or even when cleaning leaves from gutters. Keep in mind, safety on the roof is the key reason for hiring a professional roofing contractor, as they will have the right equipment and training to move safely about the roof.
1. Improper Installation
A primary culprit of roof leaks can be improper installation of roofing materials. If anything looks askew or otherwise questionably placed, there might be an installation issue. Roofing improperly installed can decrease the performance of the materials and overall life of the roof. Getting your roof installed, replaced, or repaired by a trained and experienced roofing contractor is critical.
If anything looks askew or otherwise questionably placed, there might be an installation issue.
2. Flashing Gone Foul
Roof flashing is the material (usually sheet metal) found between shingles and fixed penetrations of the roof such as chimneys, vents, downspouts, and vertical walls. Assessing the status of this material for cracks, dents, mold or other aberrations can help identify issues before they become widespread.
3. Debris in the Gutters
Roofing granules are made from crushed stone and minerals and later embedded in the asphalt of a shingle. They serve several purposes but are mainly a
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