There are many types of materials and styles of roofing available, but it is steel roofing that is the preferred choice in New Zealand. It’s an investment that needs to be maintained more than any other part of one’s home, or else it can become damaged and even collapse in a disaster. In extreme cases of neglect, any roof can deteriorate and collapse.
That is why proper monitoring of any warning signs can effectively prevent a severe disaster, although, any damage to a roof, no matter how seemingly small it may be, can hide a larger problem that is unseen to the untrained eye. However, property owners can learn how to spot such warning signs and have these rectified as soon as they are discovered during a residential roof inspection.
Avoid Residential Roofing Disaster by Looking for Warning Signs
It is always advised to have a steel roof inspected for signs of damage or deterioration, so that the roof can be repaired as soon as possible. Otherwise, if repairs are delayed, or damage goes unnoticed for too long, any damage caused by rain water entering the home can become a real financial disaster. Do you need a roof inspection? Many home owners are unsure if they do, or not.
To be safe, a personal inspection of your home can reveal very important warning signs that would motivate any property owner to contact a professional roofer, no matter what type of roof is on a house. Whether you have a steel roof, wood shingles, asphalt, ceramic or cement roof tiles, the warning signs are basically all the same.
1. Leaking in the Attic
After a big storm with heavy rain and wind, gain access to the attic area and check for any signs of leaking, moisture, or mould. A presence of any one of these is definitely a warning sign to worry about, as any moisture can rot walls, beams, and any part of the inside of a home it comes into contact with.
2. Peeling Interior or Exterior Paint
Take a close look at the walls in and around your home for any blistering or peeling paint, even if you may have missed any tell-tell signs in the attic, you may still discover evidence of leak on walls near the ceiling.
3. Loose Steel Roofing Sheets
If you hear any movement of metal roofing sheets, then that could be an accident about to happen when big winds and rain come. There are many reasons why metal roof sheets can come loose, but repairs should be made as soon as possible, or the problem will just get worse.
If you would like to know the health of your roof, then you are not alone. Schedule a no-obligation roof inspection today, with Johnson Roofing, and make sure that you avoid any disaster from happening to your roof.
