If you know that it's been fifteen or more years since the last time you had your roof fixed by a roofing consultant, then it's about time to get one out to your business or home and have them have a look.
A good place to start, before ever climbing a ladder ( which, BTW, confirm to always use precautions when climbing a ladder and have a second person spot you if at all possible ), you can give your roof an once over from the ground. Use 2 binoculars to look for any obvious difficulty areas- missing shingles, dark spots, and misshaped lines in the roofing material. Also, while on the ground, check downspouts for shingle granules that may have washed off.
Once you've decided to go up to have a closer look at your roof, the very first thing to look for is missing or loose shingles. Be extremely careful as you do your inspection! Shingles can be damaged easily, so you should avoid stepping on them whenever possible. Being loose isn't the sole sign of a bad shingle. You should also look for loss of granulation ( that might expose the fiberglass mat beneath to UV light ), mold and decay, and curling.
If you've had work done to your roof in the past, there's a possibility that the roofer used tar or a patch to mend any tiny Problems. You may see this during your close inspection. The patch might be an obvious hardened blob, or it might be covered with shingles of a little different color than the remainder of your roof. The roofing cement employed in these patches may only last for a few years, so you may also want to test these areas from below-in your attic.
Another thing to give a closer look to is any flashing. Flashings are metal pieces used to water-proof spots of the roof where there may be an interruption in the roofing like a skylight, a chimney or smoke stack, vents, or any sticking out piping. Things to have a look for here are tears, buckling or puckering in the material, and looseness. Flashings on chimneys are prone to damage more-so than other places. The rationale is the chimney will settle and shift separately from the house. While taking a look at the flashings, be certain to also inspect your chimney for any leaning, damaged bricks, and cracked joints.
Some more general things to look for are any symptoms of sag or roughness to the roof. Cupping and buckling could be indicators of feeble framing and will be give additional attention. Also check your gutters for rust, and clogs.
If you find any of these issues while inspecting your roof, it's best to have a Dallas Roofing repair engineer come out to mend it, rather than try to do it yourself.
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