Detecting Common Roof Issues

Many contractors are tasked with identifying roof problems, which is problematic. Here is a list of common areas to inspect and discover roof problems. Although there may be additional areas to investigate, these are the most common scenarios.

Fremont, CA: Roof material deteriorates when exposed to inclement weather. Therefore, organic roofing materials are more vulnerable than inorganic roofing materials. In addition, pollutants or an industrial atmosphere may hasten the deterioration of your roofing material.

Lack of Maintenance

It is most common on low-sloped or flat roofs. Failure to correct an uneven top will accumulate sediments and water, destroying your material.

Design Problems

Design flaws are costly to fix, and they usually have to be done while the roofing material is being replaced.

Wind

The vacuum and uplifting pressure created by wind blowing over the roof's edge can partially rip the applied roofing membrane or system. Therefore, the roofing and insulation must be fastened and secured to the perimeter and the main roof structure to counteract the forces exerted on the roof.