You can be sure that when a roof leak occurs on your Burke home or businesses roof, it’s going to ruin your day. Don’t let roof repair become your worst nightmare. You can easily help prevent the inevitable roof replacement with a roofing inspection twice a year, the correct maintenance plan in place and performing basic repairs before they get worse. Not only can you prevent roof leaks from happening, you can also extend the lifespan of your roofing system considerably. Use this guide to the most common roofing problems and you can bet that you’re going to get the longest life and least hassle out of your home or businesses roofing system.

One of the easiest ways to prevent future roof problems is by performing a roof inspection twice a year. It’s recommended that you perform an inspection once during the spring before the strong summer storms come into the area and once during the fall before wet winter weather has a chance to create roofing problems. While it’s not a good idea to climb on a roof yourself, you can easily use a pair of binoculars to inspect the roof safely from the ground. If you spot any of the following symptoms of roofing damages, don’t wait before roof problems become worse. Give us a call us at (703)303-8546 or use the information box in the upper left hand corner of your screen and we’ll send our crew of professional roofers to inspect your asphalt roof and provide you with a no cost, no obligation estimate today. Check out our roofing contractor’s reviews and see for yourself why Roof.net provides the best roof inspections, repairs or replacement in Burke, Virginia.

• Curled Edges - One of the easiest to spot signs that you need a roof repair is when you see shingles with curled edges. While this can sometimes be a signal that your shingles are past their prime and need to be replaced, it can also mean other problems lie in wait. Poor attic ventilation, improper installation techniques and excessive attic moisture can also be the cause of curled shingle edges.

• Discolorations - Areas around flashings, chimneys and in valleys can sometimes display discolorations or stains. If you spot any rust, dark stains or other odd discolorations, it’s time to replace your flashing before a roof leak can occur. Immediately call licensed and insured roofers to fix your roof problems before more serious problems are allowed to take place.

• Rising Nails - Sometimes because of poor installation techniques, nails can be driven through shingles due to the constant temperature fluctuations a roof receives. Rising nails can easily be spotted from the ground. If you see any signs of rising nails in your asphalt shingles, it’s just a roof leak waiting to happen. Call professional roofers to make the repair before damages get worse.

• Damaged Vents - More often than not, roofing ventilation and plumbing pipe boots become brittle and leak long before asphalt shingles have a chance to decay. Loose vents, odd discolorations or cracks in the sealants around roofing penetrations can be tough to spot from the ground. Give Roof.net a call at (703)303-8546 and we’ll inspect your Burke, VA roof and provide you with an onsite estimate of any roofing problems we may discover.

• Tree Debris - A very common roofing problem, tree litter and leaf debris can really takes its toll on an asphalt shingle roof. Be sure to stop roofing leaks before they start by keeping trees trimmed away from the home at least six feet and all leaf litter cleaned off of the home at least twice a year.

• Inferior Installation - This common roofing problem is nearly impossible to spot until it’s too late and a roof leak has already taken place. Look for crooked rows, exposed nail heads and slipping shingles as these are all signs that your roof materials may not have been installed correctly. In some cases, small repairs can be made, but many times a complete roof replacement is necessary.

• Storm Damages - Rain, snow, sleet, high winds and hail are all out to get your roof. You can bet that your roof has been damaged when Mother Nature lets loose over your home or businesses roof. After stormy weather has swept the Burke, Va area, be sure to inspect your roof for signs of damages so a roof repair can be made as soon as possible before problems have a chance to get worse.