When it comes to maintaining a home’s integrity, the roof plays a crucial role in safeguarding against the elements. Homeowners often face a variety of roofing challenges due to weather changes. From the sweltering summers to the frosty winters, each season can cause roofing issues that demand prompt attention.
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Your home’s roof is your first defense against the elements, protecting your family and everything else inside your property. Given its importance, regular roof inspections should be a priority for every responsible homeowner. In this post, top roof repair expert BSR shares everything that a professional roof inspection covers and why it’s essential for maintaining a healthy and long-lasting roof.
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Trees can be a beautiful addition to your landscape, providing shade, privacy and a touch of nature in your backyard. However, you must know the potential risks that trees pose to your roof and home. In this blog post, we discuss how trees can damage your property and why professional help is important in dealing with these issues.
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Roof inspections are crucial in determining the current state of your roofing system. They inform you of any potential risks or existing problems that need to be fixed. The results of a roof inspection are also crucial in providing appropriate and effective roof repair. Here’s what happens during an inspection.
Interior Inspection
Roof inspectors check the attic, interior walls and interior ceilings to look for signs of roofing issues – such as water stains, molds, rot and any indication of water infiltration.
Material Inspection
Experts need to know if your roof has missing, curling or loose shingles as well as rust and missing flashing or fasteners. They also inspect the rubber boots and seals around your vent pipes, making sure there are no gaps or deterioration in the material. Another thing that they check is if shingle aggregate has collected on the ground or in the roof valleys. This could mean that your roofing is about to reach the end of its lifespan.
Structural Inspection
This takes into account other components, such as soffits, fascia and gutters. Problems in these parts can affect your roofing and require a roof repair. During structural inspections, contractors also check if your roof has uneven planes or sagging and if you have inadequate attic ventilation. Improper ventilation is a leading cause of heat and moisture buildup, which increases the risk of ice dams during winter. Ultimately, if left unaddressed, it can shorten the lifespan of your roofing.
Workmanship Inspection
During this part of a roof inspectaion, the quality of installation or previous repairs are checked. If your roof had been poorly installed or inadequately repaired, problems like leaks or roof damage may crop up at some point.
BSR has been providing roof repair and replacement services since 1913. We also have expertise in other home exterior services, including siding, gutters, windows and doors. Call us at (607) 722-7221, or fill out our contact form to request a free quote. We serve customers in Vestal and Binghamton, NY.
4 Helpful Tips on Mitigating Roof Damage This Winter
Some homeowners make the mistake of waiting until spring to have their old roofing replaced, not knowing that harsh winter elements can make it more susceptible to leaks and severe damage. Heavy snow, powerful winds and melting ice can penetrate a dated roof, causing holes and allowing moisture into your foundation.
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