Roofing Care and Maintenance

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Look for any unevenness or sagging in the roof (check inside the attic, too). If the ridge or whole sections of the roof sag, there could be insufficient framing support-contact a pro. Be sure to look for the following warnings signs:

Composition Shingles: curling, loss of granulation, broken, damaged or missing shingles, only one layer of roofing

Wood Shingles/Shakes: mold or decay, splitting or curling

Flat Roof: obvious patches, cracks or tears, several blisters and/or wrinkles (also check patched areas from inside the attic)

Flashing: tears, buckling around roof penetrations

Roofing Cement: excess cement, crumbling

Soffits and Fascia: decay, stains

Soffit & Ridge Vents: clogged or damaged vents, flashing and shingles around them curling or missing

Gutters: decay or rust, leaky seams, loosely attached to structure, bent or sagging, missing sections of gutter or downspout, filled with debris. Clogged gutters can easily freeze shut and cause excessive weight on gutter fasteners, ice dam conditions, and slippery walks below.

Chimneys: leaning, loose or missing flashing, damaged bricks, cap or cracked joints. Chimney flashing is especially prone to tearing because a chimney settles independently from the house.