The average homeowner cannot see the problems that may exist with their roof, and if the roof is an older roof there will be problems because age has a way of causing deterioration of the roof. The roof is generally the largest area of the home, so the chances of problems developing is very high. The problems will usually be leaks that the homeowner cannot see since the water runs down a roof support to the back side of the interior walls of the home. This condition is very conducive to black mold formation on the back of the walls and in the attic.
The flanges around the openings for the chimney and the vents will weaken and split allowing water to enter through the openings created by the separation of the flange material. The wind can blow rain under the first row of shingles causing the decking to rot which will allow water to penetrate the roof. Holes in the decking caused by loose nails or shingles that have curled or split are another entry way for water. A roofing specialist from roofing contractors in Joplin MO can check your roof for the existence of these problems.
Water that runs off of the roof directly onto the ground will eventually work a path down the exterior basement wall and begin to enter the basement. This water will cause foundation problems which are costly to fix. Even if the water runs off into the flower beds, the water will make its way down to the foundation.
Some roofers will put down shingles without the proper spacing between the end of shingles on one layer and the beginning of shingles on the layer above. The spacing should be 5 inches. Otherwise, water will get under the shingles and will eventually get on the decking where it find an opening in the attic. This water will also rot the decking causing water to easily pass through the decking.
Every home should have a roof inspection on a regular schedule conducted by specialist from Falcon Roofing. This is the only way to find the problems and potential problems with your roof.
