How To Spot Roof Problems

A visual inspection of your roof can help you spot missing and damaged shingles damaged shingles might be curled cracked or torn.

How to spot roof problems.

You might be tempted to throw caulk at the problem but that solution won t last long. If the roof is basically sound with only one or two weak spots the damage may have come from a falling branch or a particularly severe windstorm. You might be tempted to throw caulk at the problem but that solution won t last long. If flashing is incorrectly attached there is a significant chance of leaking and other problems appearing.

You want to look for missing pieces or breaks in the flashing and for cracks in the exposed flashing. Water will reflect light so bring a flashlight along. Once you locate the source of the water mark the area. Also look for pulled or missing nails at the base s bottom edge.

There s really no fix other than replacing the damaged vents. What to look for. Identifying the true location of roof leaks in the attic. If you have an attic the easiest way to spot the leak is to up there on a rainy day.

There s really no fix other than replacing the damaged vents. Flashing refers to thin pieces of material typically metal installed at the joints of your roof under vents and under shingles to prevent water from entering at the seams and causing damage. In this case make permanent repairs. Other leaks will soon appear.

Start planning a reroof. Replace them with rubber washered screws. If this type of damage is localized i e it covers less than 30 percent of the entire roof roofing repairs might be able to address the problem. If the roof shows signs of general wear making repairs will solve the problem only temporarily.

Perform an outdoor inspection. Check for cracked housings on plastic roof vents and broken seams on metal ones. On a nice day have a helper tap on the mark while you re on the roof. Flashing is a crucial part of your roofing system because it seals the penetrations on your roof.

Check for cracked housings on plastic roof vents and broken seams on metal ones.