Often overlooked, roofing problems should be restored before they cause any kind of major damage to the property. Here are the most common roofing problems faced by homeowners.

• Roof Leakage
  • Roof leaks are amongst the most common roofing problems faced by homeowners.
  • As compared to other roofing issues, leakage problems are easier to detect and fix.
    • Mold
    • Mildew
    • Bowing of the wood
• Damaged Shingles
  • Damaged shingles is yet another roofing problem that is faced by many.
  • This can be caused due to changing weather conditions.
    • Warped shingles
    • Missing shingles
    • Broken shingles
• Roof Cracking
  • Exposure to wind, water, and the burning daylight can make the roof weak over time; further causing cracks and small gaps in the roof.
  • Roof cracking can be avoided by using clay tiles or slate tiles that are more resistant as compared to asphalt shingles.
• Punctures
  • Hail or wind can cause enough damage to the roofing materials to result in punctures in some parts of the roof.
  • Ensuring that the sealant is in place can be helpful in keeping this problem away.
• Tree Damage
  • Hanging tree branches over the roof can pose a risk and turn into a roofing problem.
  • Besides falling on the roof, branches can wear out the top layer of the roof by rubbing and abraising its surface.
• Wind Damage
  • Besides carrying roof damaging debris, strong winds can even strip off the roofing materials, exposing the roof to the elements.
  • Roof replacement would be the most suitable option to treat this problem.
• Water Ponding
  • Standing or stagnated water on the roofs is also one of the common roofing problems.
  • Water ponding can be best identified after a rainstorm (water stains on the ceiling) and resolved by fixing the drainage problems.
• Debris
  • Debris can very easily gather between the valleys of the shingles.
  • Although this isn’t a very serious problem, it can be tackled by regular roof cleaning.