common roof problems
It’s advisable to do a regular inspection of your roof since it is exposed to changing weather, foreign matters & animals. Here are the most common roof issues which you can work on.

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.

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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. 

Moisture is always bad news when it goes past your shingles. Many different problems can cause moisture damage, from cracks and loose tile to failed sealants, torn underlayments, and more. Moisture can cause decay, rot, mildew, mold, moss – and invite a host of pests to take advantage of your weakened roof and house structure.

The most common signs of moisture damage are the dreaded stained ceiling or walls. However, moisture damage can occur long before these signs show up, so quality roof maintenance is very important.

1.1. Punctures and Cracks

While closely related to moisture damage, punctures and cracks are in a category of their own, because they tend to have very direct, often preventable causes. 

One of the most common causes is poor installation or maintenance. Some parts of your roof are very fragile, and careless steps or improper use of tools can puncture seals, tear underlayments or moisture barriers, and crack flashing. 

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If you don’t know what you are doing, always leave work to an expert roof technician to prevent roof damage.

A more rare cause of punctures and cracks is flying debris, which occurs during strong windstorms. Check your roof after a bad storm for signs of damage.

1.2. Loose and Broken Shingles

Shingles aren’t made to last forever, and when they are improperly installed the damage gets even worse. Strong winds, especially in the presence of weak flashing and bad adhesives, will blow off shingles and leave parts of your roof bare. Associated debris and heavy hail can also break and tear away shingles. When this occurs, it is important to quickly replace the shingles with new patches.

1.3. Worn-Down Roofing Materials

Bare, grayed-out shingles, piles of shingle granules, rust and moss are all signs of an old roof that needs serious work or a full replacement. When materials enter the last years of their life span, they grow old and fragile. A professional roofer can tell with a quick inspection if your roof needs one of these common replacement or repair jobs.

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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

Swadley Roof Systems offers the best roofing services in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas area.