How can a home owner recognize when a roof has problems?
All too often, roof problems are discovered after leaking or other serious damage occurs. Periodic (twice-a-year) inspections often can uncover cracked, warped or missing shingles; loose seams and deteriorated flashings; excessive surface granules accumulating in the gutters or downspouts; and other visible signs of roof problems. Indoors, look for cracked paint, discolored plasterboard and peeling wallpaper as signs of damaged roof areas. Q: What are my options if I decide to reroof? A: You have two basic options: You can choose a complete replacement of the roof, involving a tear-off of your existing roof, or re-cover the existing roof, involving only the installation of a new roof. If you’ve already had one re-cover installed on your original roof, check with a professional roofing contractor. In many instances, building code requirements allow no more than one roof re-cover before a complete replacement is necessary. Q: My roof leaks. Do I need to have it replaced completely? A: No
