A properly installed and quality roof is critical to maintaining your home and ensuring it’s a safe and comfortable place to live. That is why you need to watch out for the warning signs that you need a new roof. A faulty roof can lead to extensive damage to the inner structure of your home and reduce the quality of living inside.
If you cannot remember or do not know the last time you have had maintenance done to your roof, then consider the following symptoms.
Leaks
The most obvious signs for a new roof is leaks. Check your attic for any current leaks or clear signs of any recent leaks after a rainfall. You can quickly determine the integrity of your roof whether or not there is water present in your attic. The more water that has entered your attic through your roof, the worse your roof’s condition is.
Presence of Mold
With extensive damage, water can leak through your roof, into your attic, and then spread to other parts of the home. Look for discolored spots on your ceilings, which could be due to the buildup of mold as a result of moisture from rainwater.
Increased Energy Consumption
A roof that’s old, falling apart, or poorly insulated can result in an increase in energy use to keep the house warm. Hot air naturally rises, and by insulating your roof, the hot air is trapped in your home, warming it so you won’t have to leave the heater on all day. A faulty roof will allow this hot air to escape, causing your home to cool down when you need it to be warm.
Added Money Saver
While the cost of a new roof is one of the major considerations when installing one, the increased insulation will save you money in the long term because you won’t have to use your heater constantly. Without repair, you’d waste heat and lose money. While roof repair is initially expensive, it can save you money in the long term since you’d no longer be wasting money and heat.
Cracked Shingles
Going outside and looking at the condition of your roof can quickly tell you the extent of weather damage done to your shingles. A few individual shingles that need replacing isn’t cause to replace the entire roof. But, if the damage is widespread, then that may require you to have a full replacement done.
The Best Roof for Your Home
Always be aware of the signs of a failing roof and know what material is best for your environment. Some applications are better than others and more sturdy shingles may be necessary for the harsh weather conditions of your particular region.
Oh, sure thing, it does read a little rough. I was trying to say that allowing heat to escape from your home will cause you to use the heater more when it's cold outside. So in the long-term, you'll lose money on all the heat you are wasting. But that extra expense of heating your home can be eliminated with repairing your roof. Where you have an expensive initial payment with the roof, over time you are no longer wasting money heating your home every year.
