4 Signs Of Hidden Roof Damage

Posted on Saturday, December 17th, 2011

The main cause of most roofing problems is inadequate drainage. If water doesn’t properly flow off of the roof, it will create small puddles. Sometimes these puddles are invisible because the problem can happen beneath the shingles. Eventually the buildup will warp, rot, and damage everything it touches. But if you have a keen eye and know what to look for, you can prevent serious damage.

Loose Shingles

In winter, the water caught between the roof and the shingles or flashing will freeze and thaw. As water freezes, it will expand and contract back again once it thaws. This loosens roof shingles. If you notice some shingles off kilter, there is a good chance that it is damaging the wood beneath it.

Ice Dams

In the winter, roofs suck in cold air through soffits so that heat can escape through a vent near the top. But if snow covers the vent, or the vent becomes clogged, the warm air escapes through the soffits of the roof. When the warm air heats up the edges, the snow melts and freezes again forming ice. Over time, an ice dam will damage your shingles and roof.

Wet Spots

Wet spots aren’t always visible. Vinyl soffit will show little or no damage when a roof is leaking water. If you consistently notice water dropping from the underside of a roof overhang, you should hire someone to inspect. The most telling signs will be if the moisture end up within the walls. Wet spots will quickly show indoors.

Blisters

When your roof shingles look like little bubbles are forming beneath them, it is a sign of excessive moisture buildup. Typical blisters can range from pea-size up to the size of a quarter, or even larger. The problem with blistering on shingles is that when one of them “pops”, the granular material that was protecting the underlying asphalt is now gone.

Solving Roof Problems

The hardest part of solving a roof problem is knowing if you have one. If you suspect you have roof problems, give us a call at the number above.

Get A Free Quote

Categories

Recent Posts

© 2011, All Rights Reserved
Dixie HomeCrafters

Legal Statement | Site Map