While you, as a homeowner, are not expected to do roof repair and most maintenance tasks, understanding how roofing problems occur can help you make informed decisions on roofing care. In today’s post, local roofing company Superior Roofing takes a look at some of the most common roofing problems.
- Moisture Infiltration. A leaky roof is every homeowner’s nightmare. Leaks are unpredictable and can cause damage out of sight. Whether due to old age, improper installation or unrepaired storm damage, leaks cause greater damage, from warped and rotted structural components to mold growth in the house’s crevices. Fortunately, most of its causes are preventable — regular inspections, especially after extreme weather events, provide an opportunity to have these causes identified and repaired.
- Weather Damage. Most people equate weather damage with storms and hail, but high-speed winds and UV radiation from the sun gradually wears down every kind of roofing material just as much. This is why regular maintenance is important, regardless of roofing type. Keeping an eye on your roof’s condition and having roof repair done as needed can help avert greater damage.
- Installation Mistakes. Workmanship is a factor that sometimes gets overlooked when weighing other factors like materials and styles, but it is just as crucial — after all, even the best quality materials can be defeated with poor workmanship. Even something as small as roofing nails, when incorrectly placed, can create vulnerable spots on the roof. Hiring an experienced roofing contractor, preferably one with manufacturer certification and a workmanship warranty, can go a long way in preventing roofing issues caused by installation mistakes.
- Inadequate Ventilation. Warm air naturally rises and accumulates at the highest point in a building, which happens to be the attic in a typical house. Inadequate ventilation can cause damage to the roof, where the framing can get warped by trapped heat and humidity. Trapped moisture can also cause damage to attic insulation, as well as cause mold growth. While most sloped roofs already have exhaust vents at the ridges and intake vents at the soffits, they can be bolstered by exhaust fans if needed.
Need a roofer to fix your roofing problems? Give our team at Superior Roofing a call at (706) 322-9032 or (334) 821-8411, or fill out our contact form to schedule an appointment. We serve communities in Columbus, GA, and Auburn, AL.