Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home so it’s vital that you keep up with its maintenance as much as possible. While some of the damage that your roof sustains can be easy to spot, there are also some signs that are difficult to see, especially at ground level. With that in mind, you should know about this easy-to-miss damage as much as possible. That way, you can call a roofing professional to inspect and repair your roof immediately.
1. Loose granules – Eventually, your roof will start to lose its granules. This is usually a sign that your roof is in need of a replacement due to age or a possible manufacturing defect. This is one of the most difficult roofing issues to spot since they can only be seen on the ground and in your gutters. Regardless of the case, this is one of the reasons why regular roof inspections are needed.
2. Shingle bruises – While loose shingles can be easy to spot, shingle bruises can only be seen through up-close inspection. Once you see signs of bruising on your shingles, call a roofer as soon as possible for a no-cost inspection to determine if there are any other problems that need to be addressed.
3. Pest infestation – While the pest infestation itself isn’t easy to miss, the reason why you’re facing this problem can be. Hearing animals run around your roofing system is a sign that your roof is dealing with some form of damage. This is because pests are good at finding easy-to-miss holes and cracks in your roof so call a professional to repair the damage as soon as possible.
4. Shiners – Shiners are nails that missed the framing member of your roof and can be seen on your roof’s underside. Moisture that manages to enter your attic often condenses on cold nails and will melt once the attic heats up. The leaks that these shiners can cause can encourage mold growth on your roof and interior.
5. Drilled holes – One mistake that homeowners make is thinking that holes they had drilled on purpose for an antenna or a satellite dish won’t cause any roofing damage. However, once those fixtures are removed, the holes can cause rot and damage for years before you even realize it. With that in mind, have a roofer patch up those small holes immediately once the fixture is removed to prevent any roofing damage.
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