Common roof problems.

The characteristics of a roof are dependent upon the purpose of the building that it covers, the available roofing materials and the local traditions of construction and wider concepts of architectural design and practice and may also be governed by local or national legislation.

In most countries a roof protects primarily against rain. A verandah may be roofed with material that protects against sunlight but admits the other elements. The roof of a garden conservatory protects plants from cold, wind, and rain, but admits light.

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Here are top common roof problems that you should know.

1. Damaged Roofing Material

Your materials are degrading because it is exposed to natural conditions. It may be from the weather, the animals, or the material itself.

There may be trees surrounding your house where branches could fall damaging your roof materials. 

Due to the changing weather condition, rust may happen to other construction materials.

Check your tree branches, trim off the branches that may fall or puncture your roof especially if your area is prone to heavy winds. The best would be invest to in your roofing materials, contact your roofing contractor and have your roof installed have the best quality at a reasonable price. 

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2. Moss

As much as it gives a greeny look to your roof, it does more harm than go. When moss grows rapidly on your roof, it will accumulate moisture and this dampness can grow algae, bacteria, and mold if not taken seriously your roofing will decay.

- Most mosses build up rapidly due to the damp condition of the roof area which doesn’t receive much -light. 

- This may also be because of the pores of the materials that can get moist?

If you have observed a green thin layer that may seem to look like a moss growth but is not rooted deeply you can brush it off with a cleaning solution or you can find a moss remover and spray it off with water downward making sure that there are no roots left. 

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If the moss has already grown deeply and covered a big area, this may have caused material damage to your roof. With this, you must call a roofer and do an inspection on whether it can still be repaired or needs to be replaced.

Conclusion

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