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Three Reasons Why Regular Roof Inspections Are Essential

24 January 2020 by Leslie Turner

How long has it been since you had a professional look at your roof? Has any professional even glanced at your roof since it was installed? For a lot of people, a roof is something to be ignored. It gets installed, and then you wait however many years until it starts to leak. While this might be the standard by which a lot of people live, that doesn't mean that it's the optimum way to go. Depending on how old your roof is, it's a good idea to get it checked out at least every couple of years. The reasons for this are many, including:

Prevent dry rot: Dry rot is something that can happen even to quality pressure-treated wood. If a roof vent becomes blocked for some reason, such as leaves clogging the outlet or small animals sneakily moving into your attic space and purposefully closing up the ventilation with their nesting efforts, humidity can start to gather underneath your roof. This, in turn, provides conditions for dry rot to begin growing. Dry rot gets its name from the appearance of the wood that's been affected rather than the conditions required for it to take hold. Experienced roofing contractors will be able to spot signs of dry rot and take steps to counter it before it becomes a serious problem.

Halt roof leaks: A leaky roof doesn't need to be serious in order to be fixed. A slightly leaky roof may not even be noticeable from inside the home, but it can still cause mold and mildew to start growing in the damp areas. Whether your roof has just started to leak or it's been leaking for a while and simply gone unnoticed, a thorough inspection by one of your local roofing contractors will allow you to take action before the leaking causes actual damage to the main portion of your home.

Reveal exterior damage: In general, one shingle on your roof should be exactly the same strength as all of the other shingles that were installed at the same time. Unfortunately, things like differing amounts of sun exposure can cause part of your roof to wear out faster and become weaker than another part. For instance, a southern-facing roof generally gets more sun and will wear out more quickly than one that faces north. Small branches or gusts of wind that wouldn't harm the more protected part of your roof could cause damage to the more exposed parts. Roofing contractors know what to look for and how to tell if any repairs are necessary in the near future.

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