The Benefits of Regular Roof Inspections
Roof inspections are a basic maintenance task for homeowners in Loveland and beyond. Having your roof regularly inspected will prevent serious damage that would require exhaustive roof repairs.
Here, we’ll discuss the full benefits that you’ll gain from regular roof inspections. With the help of your Loveland roofing team, you can trust your roof to protect your home, rain or shine.
What You’ll Gain From Regular Roof Inspections
Protection Against Wear and Tear
Wear and tear is inevitable for all roofing systems. Regardless of the roofing material and the quality of installation, your roof will wear out over time. Especially considering that your roof is exposed to the elements every single day, minor damages are always to be expected.
Roof inspections offer protection against roof damage due to wear and tear. During your regular roof inspections, your inspector will assess wear and tear and recommend minor repairs if needed. These minor repairs, such as a few replaced shingles or new flashing, will improve your roof’s durability. This will lower your risk for severe roof damage in the future.
Storm Damage Insights
In Loveland and around Colorado, hailstorms can have a major impact on homeowners’ roofs. Hailstorms in this state can produce hailstones as large as golfballs or even grapefruits, posing a major threat to any roof. Roof hail damage can range from dented and broken shingles to severe roof leaks. Extensive hail damage repairs can be pricey, given that many roofing materials may need to be replaced.
Having your roof inspected after a sizable storm will ensure that any storm damage won’t get worse over time. When your roof is checked out quickly after the storm, your inspector can recommend repairs to restore the condition of your roof, if needed. Without an inspection after a storm, damage to your roof could quickly get worse and lead to far more costly repairs.
Gutter Protection
Your gutter system is an essential part of your roof and its well-being. Your gutters direct water from your roof and away from your home properly, to avoid water damage. Whether it rains, hails, or snows, you should be able to trust your gutters to manage the runoff while preserving your home’s roof, walls, and foundation.
Over time, your gutters may face multiple issues. For one, your gutter system may clog. Leaves, pine needles, and other outdoor debris can build up in your gutters and prevent them from functioning properly. Clogged gutters can lead to roof deterioration and water damage throughout your home. This is because runoff won’t be able to drain properly through your gutters, instead sitting against your roof and prompting your roof materials to rot. In a storm, clogged gutters can leak and cause pooling water over your foundation, threatening the stability of your roof.
During roof inspections, your inspector will check your gutters for damage. If the gutter system is clogged, dented, misaligned, or otherwise damaged, your inspector will recommend solutions to restore its function. So, roof inspections can help you stay on top of gutter maintenance to keep your home in top shape.
The Steps of Roof Inspections
Roof inspections involve a thorough assessment of the exterior of your roof and the interior of your home that connects to the roof (the attic). During the exterior inspection, your inspector will check:
The surface materials, such as shingles, which can break over time and require replacement.
The roof planes. These may start to droop with age.
The soffit, which is located in between the eaves of your roof.
The fascia, which is the boards installed at the edge of your roof.
The chimney. This part of your roof can become damaged over time and require repairs.
The gutter system.
When your inspector checks the interior of your home, he or she will look for indicators of water damage on your walls or ceiling. Water stains and/or mold indicate a possible roof leak. Additionally, the inspector will check your attic, namely the insulation and ventilation. The insulation and ventilation are crucial to the efficiency of your roof and must be properly installed.
To schedule a roof inspection for your Littleton home, contact Wood Street Builders today.