Shingles are the most popular design of roofing system covering. Whatever roof covering you have, make use of the condition and accessory of the materials are vital to roofing system performance.
If you have a shingle roof look for:
Loose shingle tabs
Fractures in shingles
Broken or missing tabs
Buckling or curling shingles
Blistering of tabs
Majority of granules worn off tabs
Examine Roof Penetrations
Inspect Roof Penetrations
Check for the following:
Are penetrations are well sealed and tight?
Are there spaces and/or signs of missing sealant?
Exist badly shabby holes and gaps?
Examine Off-Ridge Vents
Inspect Off-Ridge Vents
Check for the following:
Do vents wiggle back and forth?
Are they well connected?
Exist screws attaching turbines or caps off-ridge vent?
Inspect Ridge Vents
Look for the following:
Are vents tightly screwed down?
If nails are utilized, are they are properly connected?
Inspect for roofing system leaks
Inspect For Roof Leaks (Outside Home)
Evaluate for the following signs of damage outside the home:
Leakages inside the attic
Water stains on roofing decking– browse the chimney, around vents and pipes and valleys
Discolored roof deck, rafters or trusses
Examine for roofing system leaks
Inspect For Roof Leaks (Inside Home)
Assess for indications of leakages from inside the house:
Water spots on ceiling
Cracked wall or ceiling paint
Peeling wall paper
If you live in the Chicagoland area and are interested in a repair or a quote on a new roof, call A.B. Edward Enterprises, inc. at (847) 827-1605 or contact us here.
