Roof Inspection & Maintenance

Over time, your roof will need to be inspected for wear and tear, and may need repairs to keep it in proper working condition. In this region of Ontario, we experience hail, heavy snow fall falls, strong winds, regular rain, scorching summers and sudden temperature changes.

A roof that’s constantly exposed to such conditions, eventually it’s going to beed to be inspected to determine if repairs are needed.

Roof Inspections Are Essential

Setting up regular roof inspections is essential to ensure the overall stability of your home’s structure. When should you get a roof inspection done? It’s important to catch problems early but there are a number of situations where an inspection is necessary. They include:

• When you’re selling your home
• Following severe weather systems
• After 1 to 2 years of wear and tear
• The accumulation of ice damns
• If you see missing singles
• You notice any leakages
• You notice your roof if sagging
• Regularly because of the age of your home

Reasons for a Roof Inspection

Drainage Issues

Proper roof drainage in highly important. When there are drainage issues the chances of leaks and moisture penetration increases substantially and could ruin your roof if it’s not dealt with inn a timely manner. Objects like leaves and other debris can hinder proper drainage and cause leaks, ice damns, and cause an array of other long-term consequences.

Assessing Leaks

A roof should be inspected for leaks or potential leaks quite regularly. Roof leaks can be caused by rotting wood, accumulation of mold, structure corrosion and/or soaked attic insulation to name a few reasons. Roof leaks that are left unchecked and not inspected on a regular basis can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home, and your personal property. 

Weather Damage

High winds, hail, torrential rains, heavy snow and falling branches can all cause damage that requires roof repairs. If your roof is more than 15 to 20 years old and is susceptible to damage after big storms, regular roof inspections are essential. In the end you may find you should probably get your roof replaced so you can live more securely and safe money.

The Passage of Time & Aging

With time our roofs become weak and unstable, especially with older houses. This means regular inspections are important to make sure there’s no impending safety issues, shingle damage and any other severe structural weaknesses.