Your roof is your home’s most vital characteristic. If something is awry with your roof, your next move should be to call a reputable roofing contractor such as Deal Construction Inc. Our team specializes in a plethora of roofing services for both commercial and residential properties. We offer a variety of repair services that consist of:
If you notice that you have shingles lying in your yard, your chimney looks damaged, or you’re experiencing leaks, please give us a call to discuss roofing repairs for your home or business. Our team looks forward to hearing from you!
After you’ve inspected the items and areas surrounding your home or business, it’s time to get on your roof and look for damage left behind by hail stones. Once on your roof, look for any impacted vents or dented surfaces. If your roof has a chimney cover, run a piece of chalk sideways over its surface. Afterward, if you see any dark spots or odd shapes form where the chalk was used, you’re likely looking at impact points from hail.
Finally, you’re going to want to take a closer look at the actual material of your roof. Hail damage to a roof can look different depending on the material, so here’s what you need to look out for on different roofing materials:
First, conduct a visual inspection from the ground using a pair of binoculars. Focus the lenses and check every inch of the roof and try to cover every angle. Look out for signs of aging such as cracks, curling or loose shingles. Pay special attention to the valleys, vent pipe and all spots that break or meet the roof. The flashing and boots should be intact, undamaged and in their proper places. Likewise, the roof’s edge should be flat, with no signs of wind damage.
You will also need to climb into the attic and check the condition of the wood parts, such as trusses and the underside of the roof deck, if visible and not covered by foam insulation. There should be no water stains or signs of warping. Check the foam or blown-in insulation for clumps, which are a sure sign of water damage. Note your findings.
The first question you have to ask yourself is: are the issues concentrated in a specific area? If yes, then you may be looking at some roofing repair work. It could be a dent or a hole caused by wind or a large piece of debris. However, just because this is a relatively minor problem, doesn’t mean you can put it off for later. Given constant exposure to sun and wind, even the smallest hole can expand in a short time causing more widespread damage.
Setting aside your roof’s age—asphalt roofs that are 20 to 30 years old are typically at the end of their service life—consider your findings. For example, widespread damage such as curling, cracked or loose shingles are signs of aging. The shingles may have bald spots where the granules have been worn off. If you noticed pinholes of light while you were in the attic, you will definitely need to have your roof checked by a professional.