Roof inspections help prevent hidden roofing issues from getting worse by identifying them before they spread. For this reason, it’s a good idea to hire a professional roofer to check your roof at least every two years or any time you suspect there’s a problem with it. During a roof inspection, your roofer will check for several different things.
Every aspect of your roof is checked during a quality inspection. This includes shingles, ventilation, fascia and soffit, and even your gutter system. Over time, damages can occur anywhere in your roof or its associated parts, so having a trained and experienced roofer examine all areas of the roof is key to problem identification and diagnosis.
Speaking of damages, there are a few common roofing damages that your roofer will watch for during the inspection. One of the most common damages is missing shingles. Sometimes, you can identify missing shingles on your roof if there are large bald patches present or if you find blown away shingles in your lawn, but there are many areas where you may not notice shingles missing until a larger problem develops. For example, shingles missing on the highest point of your roof likely wouldn’t be discovered outside of a professional roof inspection. Other damages include sagging or warping of any part of your roof. Wood rot and water damage are the main culprits behind these types of damage, but time passing can also lead to weakened roof spots depending on how old your roof is.
The importance of hiring a roof inspection service regularly to avoid unidentified issues worsening cannot be overstated. Our team here at Just In Time Roofing & Restoration is highly qualified in all things roofing related, including inspections. Make sure your roof is properly and thoroughly checked out by hiring us to take a look sooner rather than later.