Signs that your roof needs repair...


















So how do you know your roof is in need of repair? We suggest an inspection of both the exterior and the interior of your roof. Should you have any questions, or if you would prefer a professional inspection; please don't hesitate to contact Superior Roofing Systems.

Exterior Inspection

When inspecting your roof, please do not inspect your roof by walking across it. That can be dangerous. Please allow a professional to peform that level of inspection. In the meantime, a visual inspection with a pair of binoculars will do. First, find a spot without trees or other buildings blocking your view, and from there; slowly work your way around your house. Look for any of the following signs:

Be on the look out for dark, dirty looking areas on your roof. This could mean vegetation, fungus or algae growth. The darkened areas could also mean your shingles have simply outlived their usefulness. On a slate roof, dark patches could also indicate mold, but are often just discolored places from trees dripping repeatedly on the slates.

Look for shingles that are loose, cracked, blistered, split, missing or with edges starting to curl. This is another sign that they have aged and outlived their usefulness. Look for loose or exposed nails. This can mean an open hole or a place for mositure to seep into your roof and cause water damage.

If you notice blistering and peeling of your home’s outside paint, or if your shingles, sheathing, and siding show signs of decay; it could be because your attic is not adequately ventilated.

Scan for sagging either on the ridges or in the center of the roof. Check for overflowing gutters or excess water pooling near the foundation of the house. Look for rust or corroded metal and loose shingles in the valleys, plumbing vents or near chimneys. These are all signs of potential water damage.

Remember that excessive leaf debris in the valleys, plumbing vents, or near the chimney can cause problems with your roof if not dealt with promptly.

On a flat roof, look for blisters in the coating. Depressions near vent pipes are another sign to look for. Finally, look for clogged drains and separations in the flashing. All of these are signs of trouble for a flat roof.

Interior Inspection


After inspecting the exterior of your roof, continue with and inspection from inside. The obvious leak is not hard to miss, but there are warning signs you can look for.

Check for leaks and moisture in your attic or crawl space after a heavy rain. Look for dark spots in the wood, especially around vents, chimneys, and any other hole to the roof. Look for sagging decking between the rafters. These can all mean faulty or inadequate underlayment of your shingles. Stains, mold and mildew on your interior walls and ceilings are another sign of faulty underlayment. It could also mean your attic is not properly ventilated.

Watch out for outside light that can be seen from the attic . If you have a shake roof, this may not be a problem as shakes will swell and seal during the wet months. On any other type of roof however, seeing the sky through your roof is not a good sign.

Look for signs of water damage or leaking, usually in the form of water stains, or sagging ceilings. This could be from either an active leak in the roof or to collected condensation caused by poor ventilation.

If you find signs of water damage, test it to determine if it is old or a new problem. If the spot is still wet, or if it is soft when you press a screwdriver to it, the spot is a current problem. If it is dry and hard, the problem has already been taken care of and you do not need to worry about it.

Finally, look out for a spike in your energy bills. It could be another sign your attic is not properly ventilated which will cause your heat and a/c to run excessively.
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