In order for you to extend the lifetime of your roof and to avoid major repair work, it’s important that you take the time to understand the early signs of leaks and what you can do to prevent any damage that could cause leaks. Moisture seeping in your home through a leak can often result in significant damage and money being spent on repairs. It’s essential for you to tackle the task of inspecting your roof regularly and do the necessary work to prevent leaks from occurring initially. Hiring a Charleston roofing contractor to help inspect your roof or complete any repair work that you may need should help you get the appropriate results.
You can complete an inspection of your roof on your own by using a ladder and climbing on top, but you need a basic guideline to know what problems to look for. Any discoloration or warping in the shingles and other parts of your roof can be major signs that water is leaking inside. This could be an issue due to the flashing not functioning as it should or the gutters being blocked by debris. Cleaning out both the gutters and downspout regularly and especially after inclement weather should ensure that nothing is being trapped inside and causing a leak to occur.
While the gutter and downspout of your home may be installed correctly, you could still experience water damage due to the lack of a splash block.