Home Appeal Roofing

The condition and safety of your roof is extremely important. Not only does it affect your comfort, it can also lead to even more damage in your house, and all of that adds up to a lot of money.

Prevention and early detection of roof problems is vital for both safety and your wallet.

The common sense answer seems to be “grab a ladder,” but your inspection doesn’t have to be this drastic—or dangerous. According to professionals, you can do just as good a job with a pair of quality binoculars and a little bit of distance to give you a bigger view.

Stand across the street from your home with the binoculars and scan the roof carefully. Any of these signs are warning signals that your roof is in need of a closer look:

• Any kind of cracking of shingles or caulking.
• Any tearing at all, even a little bit.
• Worn-looking shingles.
• Warping.
• Missing granules.

Missing granules is one many homeowners miss but it’s actually something to be highly aware of. That sandy material on your roof protects it from sun damage. Considering all of the exposure your roof gets, that’s a necessary part!

The truth is, unless you’re an experienced roofer, a lot of these problems are just going to be a pain to fix, and possibly dangerous. Find someone who specializes in roofing and in particular, roof repairs.

Ask questions, be specific; this will help you and your roofer stay on the same page.