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primary source of protection for the roof. Damaged and deteriorating shingles can shed large amounts of granules which collect in rain gutters. If after a storm, an exorbitant amount of granules are found in gutters or on the ground under downspouts, it is time to call a trusted roofing contractor to inspect the roof.
Damaged and deteriorating shingles can shed large amounts of granules which collect in rain gutters.
Clogged Gutters Cause Roof Leaks
As most homeowners know, when leaves fall in their yard, there’s a good chance they will accumulate on the roof as well. If a house has rain gutters, they must be kept clear before rain and snow arrive in earnest. Clogged gutters can restrict water drainage from the roof and present several issues for the property overall.
Improper drainage can allow water to pool, penetrate the roof and rot the underlying plywood, causing roof leaks.
On the roof, clogged gutters can increase the potential for leaks if water pools and has the chance to penetrate the roof and rot the plywood decking. When temperatures drop further, winter ice dams can develop.
When temperatures drop, winter ice dams can develop.
”The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas.”
WHAT IS AN ICE DAM ON A ROOF?
”An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof,” according to researchers at the University of Minnesota.
4. Damaged or Missing Shingles
There are many, many shingles on every roof, and inspecting each one can be tricky and time consuming. However, a quick visual survey of the shingles can provide valuable clues as to the overall health of the roof. This is perhaps the easiest part of the inspection—checking for anything that looks to be missing, torn, battered, curled, cracked, or just plain wrong with the shingles.
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