Understanding When Your Home Needs Roof Repair

We know that roof repair can seem expensive and that many people try to avoid it to save. However, we have a secret for you: skimping out on roof repairs may cost even more money! Just think about it from this angle. Letting damage spread rampantly through your roof will inevitably cause more long-term problems. With that in mind, let’s jump into a few problems you can’t afford to ignore on your roof.

Missing Shingles

Much like the hair on your head, shingles provide protection to the core of the roof. Sun, hail, and other hazards have reduced damage when shingles are in place. Roofs can shed shingles like people lose their favorite follicles, and, like when you shed, missing shingles open up a roof to damage.

For instance, a missing shingle could let ants, termites, and other vermin under your roof. It could even let rain, ice, and other problems into your roof and open it up to long-term damage. Should you fix this problem yourself? Absolutely not! Get an expert to help.

Ventilation Issues

Are your vents not running smoothly or struggling to handle moisture in your home? Does your house feel damp or do you notice mold developing in strange places? Well, that’s a huge problem likely related to squirrels, raccoons, birds, or other vermin damaging your roof!

They might even make nests right in your vents and just settle right in for the long haul, including making nests, eating, and defecating all over. Don’t let that happen to you. Instead, call a roof repair expert to get the help that you need to avoid long-term damage.

Leaks Around the Chimney

A chimney is a beautiful thing aesthetically and a powerful tool for your home. But there lurks a sinister side to every chimney that you must know, specifically its love of causing leaks! There’s a reason for that. Typically, caulk wears out easily around chimneys and other areas.

So, if you have a chimney and you’re noticing some leaks, run, don’t walk, to your roof repair team to get help! In fact, let’s amend this further and say that all leaks need immediate attention! Failing to fix them will inevitably cause your roof to fail in our experience!

Weather Damage

Every year, homes get hit by heavy storms that can devastate roofs. In fact, roofs often take the brunt of this damage, which is why, according to Today's Homeowner, roofs must be inspected once yearly to minimize damage issues. When was your last inspection?

Was it before winter came down like a banshee and threw snow, ice, and hail at your roof? Or was it before summer heat beat down on your shingles and heated them up like a broiling turkey? Whatever the case, you need to get your roof repaired when you see obvious weather damage.

Shingle Warping

Over time and especially with bad weather, shingles can get severely damaged. Warping remains the most problematic of these concerns. When shingles warp, they curl at the edges and can even pop off your roof like popcorn popping in a pan.

Warped shingles could easily fall off your roof if you don’t get them fixed as soon as possible. It’s best to get them replaced soon because it can prevent more long-term problems. In this way, your roof can stay stronger for longer.

Granule Loss

Lastly, don’t forget to check the granules on your shingles from time to time. First and foremost, what are granules? Granules are the tiny grains you see on shingles when they’re fresh. With time, they wear away which puts your roof in jeopardy of increased damage.

What’s a good warning sign that your granules are getting too worn down? Well, think of it a bit like tires. If your shingles are bald, they need to be replaced. Without that replacement, you'll probably have to replace your roof due to additional damage from unprotected shingles.

If you think you need a skilled roof repair team that understands your needs, don’t hesitate to contact Swift Waters Gutters & Roofing LLC today! Our team understands roofing problems and much more. We will do what we can to help you as soon as possible. Our crew of skilled roofing experts, who truly love what they do, are more than ready to transform your home for the better!