Determining Your Roof's Maintenance Needs

If your house is in need of roofing work, it is important to determine if it only requires spot repair or if it necessitates a full roof replacement.

PROFESSIONAL EVALUATION

The most thorough and reliable way to determine this is to have a licensed and insured contractor inspect your roof and give you an evaluation of needed repairs and expected cost.

Most roofing companies provide these inspections for free, so this is as easy as calling a trusted local contractor to schedule your appointment.

(Knowledgeable contractors can also provide specific assistance in further work needed after the inspection, whether you are deciding on metal roof colors for a whole roof replacement or considering the best approach to solve more targeted issues.)

OBSERVING INSIDE AND OUTSIDE YOUR HOME

You can also get a basic idea of your roof’s condition by doing your own preliminary assessment:

Leaking, stained, or sagging areas: Any discolored, soggy, or actively dripping places in your ceiling or walls indicate that your roof is letting water into your home and needs to be repaired as soon as possible.

Daylight showing through into your attic: If the sun is peeking through your roof into the attic, your roof is in urgent need of repair or replacement.

Misshapen or rotting shingles: Disintegrating or damaged shingles can be a telltale sign of needed repair.

Shingle granules. Since shingles tend to shed their granules toward the end of their life expectancy, finding these grains in the gutter will give you a strong indication that you may need a new roof soon.

Age of roof: Roofs are generally expected to last about 15-20 years, so if you know your roof is nearing or past that age, you may wish to start considering a full roof replacement.

For more information about your own roofing needs and to schedule a free roof inspection, contact a local roofing contractor in the Colorado Springs area,