ROOF REPAIR ALLEN

Our professionals at 911 Exteriors will explain to you in detail how to tell if you need to get your roof replaced.

The three main topics that we will be explaining are:

• How to do an interior roof check
• How to do an exterior roof check
• What to do after you identify your roof damage

INTERIOR ROOF CHECK

The first and the easiest step to evaluate your roof’s current condition is by grabbing a flashlight and heading up to your attic. Grab a flashlight that has a bright beam so that you do not miss any damage.

You also need to ensure that you are safe while performing these inspections. Once you reach your attic, see if you can find any of these four signs that suggest you need a new roof.

●    DAYLIGHT PASSING THROUGH YOUR ROOF BOARDS

Before turning on your flashlight, look to see if you can find any streams of light passing through any holes or cracks on your roofing system.

If you see any beam of light coming through your roof, get in touch with 911 Exteriors immediately to get your roof repaired or replaced. The logic is simple: if light can pass through your roof, even water can.

●    DARK STAINS AND STREAKS

This is also an easy way to determine if your roof has any damage that needs your attention. If you notice any dark streaks on the underside of your roofing system or running down your wall from the base of the roof, then your roof is most likely leaking and causing moisture damage to both your roof and the interior surface of your home.

●    LEAKING ROOF AND WATER DAMAGE

Additionally, checking your roof for any dark streaks, you need to pay close attention to any obvious signs of rotting or water leaking on the inside of your roof.

If you notice any minor or major signs of water damage, you need to get in touch with a professional roofing expert from 911 Exteriors to immediately inspect your roof.

●    SAGGING

The same way as water makes a piece of cardboard weak and soggy, it can also make the structure of your roof begin to sag.

If you notice any sagging areas on your roof, use a broom or your hand to prod at the sagging area. If the area feels wet and soft or if it bends if you apply light pressure from your broom, it’s clear you have moisture damage.

PERFORMING AN EXTERIOR ROOF CHECK

After you are done inspecting your roofing system’s interior, it would be a great idea to take a look at the exterior of your roof as well.

Checking your roof’s interior is essential since it will help you figure out if your roof damage has already reached inside the structure of your roofing.

However, checking the exterior of your roof is a huge money saver since it can help you identify any minor roof damage that may end up being a high cost soon.

But before you get all excited to check your roof’s exterior, note that this could be dangerous for an average homeowner to do all by themselves.

If you don’t have all the proper equipment, we suggest you call us to perform a professional roof inspection.

When looking at the exterior of your roof, you need to check for these signs of damage:

●    DARK STAINS AND STREAKS

The same way you checked the interior of your roof, you need to look for any dark stains or dark streaks on your roofing system that indicates signs of water damage. If it looks terrible, it’s probably damaged.

●    ROTTING

Rotting is a common type of damage for all wooden and asphalt roofs. You need to check for any rotting or decaying on your roof.

The biggest telltale of such damage would be missing and broken tiles, rotten shingles, or any moldy buildup on your roof.

●    DAMAGE OR LEAKING ROOF

Noticeable dark stains, leaks, sagging spots, hailstorm damage, chipped shingles, and rotting tiles are all clear indications of damage on your roof.

You should never ignore such damage, no matter how minor it may seem. This is because, from this point forward, it is only going to get worse.

●    ALGAE AND MOSS

Algae buildup is not necessarily a sign that you need to get your roof repaired or replaced. Instead, moss is just something that’s unpleasant to look at and is very commonly found in humid and moist geographic locations.

You can use your garden hose to spray any moss off the surface of your roof. If the situation looks horrible, get in touch with 911 Exteriors today.

We will use a unique solution that will burn away all the existing moss and algae on your roof and help prevent it from returning anytime soon.

●    DECAYING SHINGLES

Even though rot is a common sign of damage for wooden and asphalt roofs, cracking and decaying is a common type of damage with shingle roofing.

It would help if you search for spots that have missing singles and areas where shingles are cracked, curling, or bulking.

●    GRANULE IN YOUR ROOF’S GUTTER

Another easy way to identify damage to your roof shingles is by looking for particles and pieces of your shingles in your roof’s gutter.

If you notice any pieces of your shingles that have washed down into your gutters, then your roof could have more significant water damage and decay than you expected.

●    ROOF FLASHING AND CHIMNEY DAMAGE

Flashings are most commonly found on your roof around the base of your chimney. If your flashings are built using tar or roof cement, it is much more vulnerable to water damage.

It would help if you considered getting it replaced with a much more durable metal flashing system.

●    ROOF VALLEY

It is the spot where two different parts of your roofing system meet each other. This is one of the most susceptible areas of your roof that may have damage since both rain and snow flow through these valleys into your gutters.

●    AGE OF YOUR ROOFING SYSTEM

One of the simplest ways to know if your roof needs a replacement is by calculating how old your roofing system is. If your home’s roof is older than 20 years or if you have lived in the house for a long time, it’s probably best if you get it replaced.

If you are not sure of your roof’s age, you need to keep an eye out for any of your neighbor’s getting their roof replaced.

●    BAD WORKMANSHIP

It does not take a professional roofing company to spot a poorly built roof. If your roofing system is covered with patches, or your tiles and shingles seem not to fit together correctly, then you should be reasonably confident that your roof is not in its best shape.

Another way to spot shoddy workmanship is to notice multiple layers on your roofing materials while performing your exterior roof check. This shows that a few costs were cut on your previous roof replacement project.

WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU HAVE IDENTIFIED DAMAGE ON YOUR ROOF

After you are done checking your roof’s interior and exterior, note all the damages you found during your inspection. Give us a call if you live in Allen, TX.

A team of professionals from 911 Exteriors will come over to your house to evaluate the condition of your roof.

When our professional roofing contractors arrive, inform them about all the damage that you notice. Not only will they validate all the damage you note down, but they will also look for any damage you may have missed during your inspection.

You must understand that waiting for months or years to get your roof fixed makes the damage get worse and worse.

WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT FROM A PROFESSIONAL ROOF INSPECTION?

Since most homeowners often overlook many preventive measures, getting your roof inspected by professional roofing experts is something that will help you save money in the long haul.

Our team of professionals will look for any moss, rust spots on your flashings, hailstorm damage, chimney cracks, improperly seated nails, missing shingles, damaged downspouts, and many other signs of wear.

We will also measure your attic’s ventilation and do professional readings to figure out the most appropriate roof repairs and maintenance program for your roofing system. As a cherry on top, we will also give you a free quote on your project.