Having a roof collapse can be a traumatic, expensive and dangerous experience. Charleston roofing professionals encourage homeowners to do periodic inspections to identify any warning signs that a roof may be on the verge of a collapse.
There are many visual indicators of impending roof collapse. When a person looks at a building, they will see that it has very straight and very clean lines. When a sagging roof is noticeable from indoors or outdoors, this is an indication that the weight of the roof is more than what the rafters can support. Other visual clues will include sprinkler heads that have been pushed all the way down below the ceiling. Pipes and tubes that run along the ceiling may start to warp or to bend as the shape of the home’s frame changes under the weight of the roof.
Doors and windows may also give telltale signs of an impending roof collapse. Doors that open on their own or doors that are difficult to close may be signs that the home’s frame has begun to warp under the weight of the roof. When this happens, it is possible that windows may become difficult to open and close as well.