Anaheim Hills Roof Inspector for Residents
A roof system’s performance can get affected by many different factors.
Sun: Heat and ultraviolet rays cause roofing materials to deteriorate over time. Deterioration can occur faster on the sides facing west or south.
Rain:
When water gets underneath shingles, shakes or other roofing materials. It can work its way to the roof deck and cause the roof structure to rot. Extra moisture encourages mildew then rotting elsewhere. In areas in a house including walls, ceilings, insulation and electrical systems.
Condensation: Condensation can result from the buildup of warm, moisture-laden air. Moisture in a poor ventilated attic promotes decay of wood. Which can damage the sheathing and rafters destroying a roof structure. With good attic ventilation by installing larger or more vents. This will help ease the problems by control air temperatures.
Moss and Algae: Moss can grow on moist wood shingles and shakes. Once it grows, moss holds even more moisture to a roof system’s surface, causing rot. Also moss roots also can work their way into a wood deck and structure. Algae also grows in damp, shaded areas on wood or asphalt shingle roof systems. Besides creating a black-green stain, algae can hold moisture, causing rot and deterioration. Trees and bushes should get trimmed away from homes and buildings. Remove damp and shaded areas. Gutters should cleaned to ensure good drainage.
Trees and leaves:
Tree branches touching a roof will scratch and gouge roofing materials. Falling branches from overhanging trees can damage, or even puncture roofs.
Missing or torn shingles:
The key to a roof system’s effectiveness is complete protection. When shingles are missing or torn off a roof structure are vulnerable to water damage and rot. The problem is likely to spread-nearby shingles can ripped or get blown away. Missing or torn shingles needs to get replaced as soon as possible.
Shingle deterioration:
When shingles are old and worn out. They curl, split and lose their waterproofing effectiveness. Weakened shingles get blown off, torn or lifted by wind gusts. The end result is structural rot and interior damage. A deteriorated roof system only gets worse with time. They should replaced as soon as possible.
Flashing deterioration:
Many roof leaks are actually flashing leaks. Without good, tight flashings around chimneys, vents, skylights and wall/roof junctions. Water will be able to enter a home or building. This causes damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and electrical systems. Flashing should as apart of a biannual roof inspection and gutter cleaning.
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