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Roofing materials
Roof inspection.
A roof inspector will be looking for leaks, unusual wear and tear, damage caused by windblown debris, organic growth issues, and problems that may have occurred during shingle installation or subsequent repairs. Ultimately, a roof inspection gets broken into four facets: structure, materials, interiors, and workmanship.
Workmanship Inspection: A thorough inspector will examine your roof for problems in workmanship that could increase the risks of leaks or other roof damage in the future. Incorrect flashing around roof penetrations—including vent pipes, skylights, and chimneys—would all be red flags.
Interior Inspection: Because roof leaks ultimately damage your home, the inspector will check interior ceilings, the attic, and interior walls for water stains, mould, rot, and other signs that water is making its way into your house.
Roof repair services
Repair or replace? What is better?
Most common roof issues
Ruined soffits – Tiny animals like birds and squirrels like to use soffits as hideouts and to take refuge. Squirrels may even try to break the vents by clawing or chewing them. Make sure you keep an eye on your soffits by monitoring them and scheduling regular roof inspections.
Excessive moisture – If too much moisture is getting into your roof, mould and mildew may begin growing, and it’ll even start to produce a bad odour.
Problems with the flashing – It’s crucial to make sure your flashing, which is typically made of heavy rubber or metals, is installed properly because it acts as the first line of defence on your roof. Buildup in the gutters – If you allow too much debris or leaves to build up in your gutters, mould or mildew can grow. We recommend cleaning out once or twice a year.
Roof leaks
Knowing what causes a possible roof leak is vital to being able to diagnose and then fix the said leak. In general, the shortlist of possible roof leaks may include:
- Missing shingles due to wind or storms.
- Loose or broken shingles in the yard or visible from the ground.
- Pipe collar seals & rubber boot collars that are cracked (usually won’t know until it’s too late).
- Flashing leaks (areas around chimneys).
- Ridge vent leaks.
- Skylights, dormers, and chimney areas where moisture can penetrate.
- Clogged gutters (causing heavy rain).
- Roof vents or any area where something sticks out of your roof.
- Holes in the roof.
- Rotting fascia boards
- Age of roof (really old roofs that no longer work).
While there could be another cause, such as a giant windstorm like a Nor’easter, in most cases, many roof leaks are slow growing. Put another way, the leak starts small and gradually grows and increases over time. If you think you have a leak, you should immediately contact us to check everything.
The most obvious sign that you have a roof leak is when you see a water stain on your top floor ceiling on your drywall. It isn’t uncommon for someone to wake up one morning and go into a room or their bathroom and see discoloration on their ceiling after a heavy rainstorm. Now, this doesn’t necessarily mean you need a new roof, in fact, it probably means you need a few shingles repaired or a pipe collar replaced.
Either way, here are some straightforward tips to stay on top of your possible roof leak issues and what to look for:
- – Always keep an eye out for missing shingles. Missing shingles are easy to spot; if you see some missing, handle them immediately before the problem becomes too big.
- Do an annual attic inspection. Look for wetness, mould, stains, and moisture. Hopefully, you won’t see anything like this.
- Find a roofing inspector for free. Most roof companies will inspect a roof for free. Now, many might try to sell the idea of a new roof, but if you want to get a solid inspection simply, call a roofing company.
- Look at the common leak areas. Leaks can occur in skylights, pipe collars, roof vents, and roof flashing areas.
- Exposed nail heads & nail pops. If you see a few nail heads aka nail pops, chances are you could have a roof leak in that area. When a roofing contractor installs a new roof, they not only have to use roofing nails, but they also need to make sure they follow the proper nail patterns. Improperly driven nails can be a cause of your leaky roof.Roof leaks never get better with time, they only get worse, so it’s important to fix everything in the beginning.
Roof and attic ventilation
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Best Roof Ventilation Methods
- Installing active roof vent. By installing active roof vents, you can enjoy a healthy life as these vents execute the hot and harmful air particles out of the house by bringing breathable fresh air in the house. These types of vents include solar-powered attic vents, ridge vents, and cupola vents. Most of these vents are installed on the top of the roof, so as the hot air pressure increases inside the house it is pushed out through these vents to maintain a particular and exact temperature inside the house. The major function of these vents is to remove the unnecessary hot and condensed air out of your house.
- Installing passive roof vents. After installing an active roof vent for removing hot air from the house, the second step is installing a passive roof vent system that will bring fresh air inside your home. These roof vents include turbine vents, roof turbines, and gable end vents. These can be installed depending on the type of your home roof. The passive vents use natural forces like wind and convection force to bring in the fresh air in your home. These vents have no moving parts, they make no noise, and also, they are maintenance-free.
Pros of roof ventilation
- Roof vents can create a balanced temperature inside your home.
- They will make your home look more attractive.
- They will allow airflow throughout the attic and home.
- These are feasible to reduce air pollution inside your home.
- These roof vents can sustain in any weather conditions if they are properly installed.
Cons of roof ventilation
- These vents are not always adequate.
- These vents can leak during heavy rains.
- These vents can cost more than just simply cutting the roof cap.
- Most roof vents do not work properly in warmer climates.
- These vents must be installed on the peak of the roof for better air circulation inside your home.