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.
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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
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Damaged Shingles
- Damaged shingles is yet another roofing problem that is faced by many.
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This can be caused due to changing weather conditions.
- Warped shingles
- Missing shingles
- Broken shingles
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.