It is really difficult to know whether your house is suffering from a roof damage or not because a roof is something that you don’t usually see every day. While you may think that water dripping from the ceiling is an indication of roof damage, it is in fact the last stage of roof damage.

There are several other signs that you must watch out for in order to know whether your roof is in need of repairs. Here are some early signs of roof damage that could save you from costly repairs if you act immediately:

Water Stains

Signs of water stains can easily be confused for something else, like damp insulation. However, water stains marks on your ceiling could be an indication of roof damage.

When the roof is damaged, water starts seeping through the roofing materials and ultimately reaches your ceiling. This is a dangerous situation and you must act immediately. If you let the water stains remain, you will soon be looking at mildew, which might require a full replacement of your roof.

Loose Shingles/Tiles

The roofing shingles/tiles should remain firmly in place in order to be effective against rain and other environmental factors. However, they may become loose due to a number of reasons, such as:

  • Shoddy workmanship
  • Water absorption
  • Tearing off decorative material
  • Constant foot traffic on the roof

If you act quickly, you can save your shingles/tiles from falling off and shattering. They will need to be removed and firmly re-attached. Call a more reliable roofing contractor this time to ensure that you don’t face a similar problem in the near future.

Shingles/Tiles Missing

Shingles/tiles falling off is another early sign of roof damage. Shingles generally fall off when there are high winds or thunderstorms. However, they can also fall off when a tree branch drops on your roof.

Therefore, you must make it your habit to perform a roof inspection whenever there is rainfall in your area, as well as cut off any tree branches that are growing directly over your roof.

Missing shingles/tiles generally means that water will come through the roof and seep into the roofing deck. If you get the missing shingles replaced immediately, it can save you from an expensive roofing repair.

Damaged Flashing

Flashing are metal strips that are installed on the edges of the roof top along with the shingles. The function of these flashings is to make all the joints on the roof watertight so that the water doesn’t leak through.

If the flashing is misaligned, misplaced or damaged, it can lead to a leakage whenever there is rain.  There are several reasons why flashing could get damaged, but in most cases it is usually wear and tear. It is not very costly to get the flashing replaced. However, if you don’t act quickly, your roof could sustain serious damage.

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