5 Most Common Roofing Problems

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5 Most Common Roofing Problems
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Flashing- The material commonly used around vents
and pipes is a prime spot for damage or water
leaks. Gutter-Highly susceptible to water and
debris buildup causing mold and mildew under
roof. Shingles- Discolored, curling.or missing
shingles leave underlying wood susceptible to
rotting, holes and other damage.
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Soffit-Small animals and insects are attracted
to the wood beneath the roof over- hang look for
cracks, holes and rotting. Fascia-The front
board along your roof line is easily damaged by
moisture.
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KNOW YOUR ROOFING MATERIALS Roofing materials
need to be durable, installed correctly and
regularly maintained. Roofing Tips USE
BINOCULARS Use them to check for missing
shingles that may have blown off, nail pops where
the nails have pushed the shingle up in the air
and granules in your downspouts.These all could
indicate premature were or a product
failure. PROPERLY INSULATE Under-insulated
roofs can cause ice damming.
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DISCOLORED ROOF? Caused by algae that feeds off
the limestone found in your asphalt shingles, it
can affect a shingles life span by loosening the
protective granules,Resist the urge to pressure
wash,as it may damage shingles. CHECK YOUR
PLASTIC ROOF VENTS Plastic roof vents can crack
and leak! CRITERIA OF A GOOD ROOFING CONTRACTOR
Their awareness of the local municipalitys
permit process. Valid resume and credentials.
Proper contracting licenses. Have signed proposal
or contract with specific scope of work.
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