ROOFING INSPECTION Baton Rouge Louisiana
ROOF REPLACEMENT OR ROOF REPAIR?
A lot of roofing problems are hard to identify, which makes them even harder to repair if you do not know they are there. Follow these steps on determining if you need a Roof Replacement or repairs on your roof. Residential and or Commercial roof damage can lead to major problems with the electrical system, flooring, drywall, framing structure, insulation and foundation of your building. The most important thing you can do to save yourself money, time and major problems due to damage with your roof is to identify trouble spots on your roof before they get worse. By just taking 15 minutes to inspect your residential roof every other month will allow you to identify any roofing issues on your home.
• A Key factor in determining if your roof is failing is its age. You are going to want to check your roof more frequently if it is over 20 years old. If you know how old your roof is, you are ahead of the game. Roofs that are 20 years or more are susceptible to having problems; the reason for this is the roofing materials have been weathering the outside elements like storms and wind.
• Inspecting your Roof for cracked or missing shingles is another factor to consider. These are clear signs of a failing roof; these areas may be hard to spot with certain colored roofs. Carefully inspect your roof, gutter drain and yard for remnants of asphalt or slate shingles.
• Roofing Shingles can become warped and worn. Check for shingles that are abnormally raised or that have corners which are peeling up and away from the surface of your roof. You will also want to check for dark, smooth spots on your roof.
• Carefully inspect corners and areas
around chimneys for pin-hole leaks. Check you’re Attic for leaks, dark spots
in the wood, around vents, and other holes to the roof. Sagging spots
between the rafters could also be an issue that needs to be addressed.
• Checking the underside of your roof from your attic to look for moist spots after heavy rains. If you see additional water spots or soft areas then you know there is an issue with the outer layer of your roof in that area of the shingles.
A Licensed Louisiana Roofing Company will be able to determine whether you need a new roof or just repair your roof. If you have any of the problems mentioned above, or any other roofing issue, you need to hire a professional roofing company to inspect your roof to find out exactly what the extent of the damage of your roof is.
