When someone’s looking for Residential Roofing installation or repair, they should always choose a roofing contractor that’s been in business for ten years or more. The longer they’ve been in business, means they’re a more stable and secure company. They’re available to give free estimates for work that needs to be performed, and they will give free inspections to determine the condition of a roof. Storms that pass through the area can cause damage to a roof that can’t be seen from the ground level. Climbing onto a roof can be very dangerous and should only be performed by an experienced roofing company.
Is it hard to determine if there’s been damage to the roof? For an untrained eye, it’s very hard to know if a roof has actually experienced any damage. The loss of the granules on a shingle is a sure sign the roof is going to need to be replaced. The “gritty” part of the shingle is considered the granule. When most of these have ended up in the gutter, the shingle has lost its ability to protect itself against UV rays from the sun. The shingle will quickly begin to deteriorate and cause water damage to a structure.
By the time water begins to show up on the ceiling of the home, the insulation above it has become a breeding ground for mold. The wood on the roof or the beams that support it could have been water damaged. Flashing around a chimney or caulking around a pipe can easily crack from the freeze and thaw cycles. The sun can dry out the material and cause leaks on the roof. A company that’s experienced in Residential Roofing can perform a free inspection and give the homeowner a free estimate of any work that needs to be performed. If any of the shingles are missing, they should be replaced. If the homeowner does not have extra shingles that currently match their roof, a roofing contractor will locate some.
Roofing has been in business for more than 86 years servicing the area with quality roofing installation and repairs. Don’t let your roof deteriorate further when they have a sound solution to the problem.