Your roof is the most important aspect in the home since it protects you and your family from many things.  Your roof blocks the rain wind hail and snow. It also provides you the insulation to keep the house warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

When it is performing such an important role, it is highly essential that you have roofing that not only looks good but also perform well.  It should have the capacity to withstand the seasonal changes and its impact on it.

DO NOT HAVE DAMAGED ROOF

All roofs wear out and needs to be replaced.  Your furniture and flooring can also be damaged due to leaky roofing.  If the overall whole of your roof is still in good condition, spot repairs make a sense.  If you feel like there are some signs which show the roof is wearing out and more than 15 years has lapse, replacing the roof is the smartest choice.

TAKE NOTE OF EARLY SIGNS OF ROOF LEAKS

It should be your practice to check the roof once a year.  This will enable you to plan in advance for any repairs in order to avoid leaks.

Early signs include darkness of ceilings, peeling of paints on the under side of roof, damp spots along side fireplace, water stains on the pipe and.  You can do an assessment of the leakage viewing through the binocular.  If your are inspecting the roof by yourself and find that your roof is old and has worrisome signs, get the professional assistance.  Insurance companies will not probably cover the repairs.  You are still responsible for limiting the damages.

GET A PROFESSIONAL FOR ROOFING

Professional roofers have spent so much time on the roofs that they just know how to walk around a slick roof and feel comfortable while doing so.  As a homeowner, you might not have spent sufficient time on the roof and may not feel comfortable moving around to the top of it.

KNOW YOUR ROOF’S AGE

Always try to find out the age of your roof , normally the life of roof is 20–25 years which also depends on whether you removed the existing layers.  If the roof was installed on the other layers or it is older than 20 years, the chances are that you need new roofing.

Curling Buckling of Shingles

If you find that shingles and buckling and curling, then it is a sign that you need new roofing.  If you look at the slope of your roof getting the direct sunlight and find that shingles are losing granules and curling, that means it has past its life expectancy.

MISSING SHINGLES

Check to see if there are any shingles falling.  This is another sign that your roof needs to be replaced.  Normally this occurs after a storm.

DAY LIGHT THROUGH THE ROOF BOARDS

If you notice a spongy feeling while walking the roof, then it is a sign that underlying deck boards are weakened from the moisture.  Also, check out if there is any daylight coming from the roof boards.

SHINGLE GRANULES IN THE GUTTER

Towards the end of the period of a roof’s life, it tends to loose its granules and you will find them in the gutters.  Inconsistent dark color on some parts of the roof is also a sign of leakages in the roof.

REMOVE THE LEAVES

If your house is surrounded by the tree, automatically cleans its leaves.  Piles of leaves will trap moisture and gradually decompose and slowly allowing your moisture to accumulate.

LOOK AND LISTEN

Look for these signs:

· Curling , loose, or missing Shingles

· Damaged flashing around the ventilation, chimneys,  skylights and other openings

Anything that seems missing or damaged, ask a roofer to inspect ASAP.  Some problems can easily be fixed and, if you put off for some time later, it will damage the roof and will increase the cost of your repair .