It’s no secret that roofs are made to endure all sorts of weather. They sit on top of our homes and protect them from every type of weather imaginable, so it’s no surprise that they will eventually need to be repaired or replaced to make sure they can continue doing their jobs. Because of this, all homeowners need to know what to look for when it comes to roof damage so they can either make repairs or consider replacing the roof. Even newer roofs or new home construction roofs are susceptible to many types of potential roof damage. Here are some of the different forms of roof damage homeowners should be keeping an eye out for.

The Roof Is Sagging

One of the most obvious ways a roof can show damage is by sagging. A sagging roof is also the most dangerous of all the different ways a roof can be damaged because if a roof is sagging, it means that the roof has significant structural damage and it means that the roof is close to collapsing. If a homeowner sees that their roof is sagging, they should call a professional roofer as quickly as possible in order to prevent damage to their home and to ensure the safety of anyone living inside it.

Light Can Be Seen In the Attic

An easy way to detect roof damage is by going into the attic and having a look around. The first type of damage the homeowner will notice is if there is light coming through cracks in the roof. If there are cracks in the roof big enough for light to come through, that means they’re also big enough for water to get through. If wind and water can get into an attic, they can cause moisture to collect inside, creating an environment for mold to grow, and if mold grows in a home, it can be detrimental to the health of the people who live in the home.

Shingles Are Missing

Another easy way of identifying roof damage is by looking to see if shingles are completely missing from the roof. It’s common for shingles to come off, especially during heavy storms and strong winds. If a homeowner finds gaps in their shingles or shingles are found on the ground beside the home, the homeowner can call a professional roofer to come and replace the missing shingles to prevent anything from getting into the attic. However, if the roof is still new and shingles are coming off, it can mean that they weren’t properly installed, and the homeowner should call the roofer who installed them to have the problem fixed. 

Asphalt Shingle Granules Are Falling Off

When cleaning out an Beacon Hill home gutter during the fall, homeowners may see that granules have collected in their gutters with the fallen leaves. Gutters coming loose from shingles is normal. It happens both when the shingles are new due to the granules being extra and not properly secured like most are, and it can also happen as the asphalt shingles age and the granules naturally loosen over time. If there is a significant amount of shingle granules collected, it can be a sign that the shingles are getting old and may need to be replaced within the coming years.

Damage to a roof can be potentially detrimental to a home if left unchecked, and a replaced roof is a big value to a home, so homeowners should be doing regular routine checks to make sure that their roof is ready to continue protecting the home. In the event that damage is found on a roof, be sure to contact a professional roofer in a timely manner to fix the damage before it can get worse.