A roof is one of those items on a home that many homeowners often neglect during the routine general maintenance of their structure. Since an asphalt shingle roof is so high off the ground and often on a precarious slope, most people tend to shy away from inspecting their roof to prevent roof leaks. When a roof leak strikes, a roof repair instantly becomes center stage and can be a hectic, costly and time consuming project that if it isn’t handled as fast as possible, can compound matter even further. Whether your roof is in Fairfax or elsewhere in the Northern Virginia area, you can prevent costly roof leaks with a thorough inspection of your roof each year. But when is a roof repair necessary?  

Any home or business owner can easily do a visual inspection of their roof without having to climb dangerous ladders or navigate slippery slopes. You can use a pair of binoculars to see the finer details on larger roofs if you need to. Walking around the perimeter of your roof, look for these specific signs. If you see any of the following signs on your roof, don’t wait for a roof leak to start before repairing your roof. Give us a call today at (703)303-8546 for a no obligation roofing inspection and same day roof repair service. Check out our contractor’s consumer reviews and you’ll see why Roof.net is the best roofing repair and replacement company in Fairfax, Virginia.

• Staining- When discolorations and stains are evident around flashings, in valleys and around roofing ventilation, then a roof leak may be inevitable. Rust stains and other dark marks may be a sign that flashings need to be replaced.

• Cracks- Cracked and broken shingles may be a sign that your asphalt shingled roof is past its prime and needs to be replaced. Cracks can also be a sign of something worse—improper attic ventilation.

• Cupping- When a shingle cups, it can be due to several different factors. Excessive moisture build up, poorly manufactured shingles or age. Cupped shingles become brittle and easily break during storms or underfoot.

• Mold- Mildew and mold problems on an asphalt shingle roof are a sign that excessive water has been allowed to accumulate and settle on your roof. It can be a sure sign that future problems are going to occur in that area and should be addressed immediately before problems are allowed to get worse.

Sometimes after a professional roofing inspection, roofers may have found areas of your roof that are in need of repair. After all, an asphalt shingled roofs lifespan can be as short as ten years where severe weather conditions prevail such as heavy snow and rain. Typical areas that fall into disrepair on an asphalt shingle roof are:

• Flashings- These areas of the roof are ripe for roof leaks. A flashing problem can be detected when signs of rust or staining are visible.

• Stacks- Plumbing pipes need to penetrate the roof to ventilate toxic sewer gas. More often than not, lead boots will decay or become damaged, causing the potential for a roof leak.

• Ridge Ventilation- This area of your roof is often susceptible to roof leaks when high winds or storms have damaged this sensitive attic ventilation system.

• Skylights- When leaf debris is allowed to occur behind skylights, it can create mold and mildew that prematurely decays the waterproofing membranes that surround a skylight and prevent it from leaking.

• Siding- Sometimes a roof leak isn’t really a roof leak after all. Siding leaks can occur when damaged, loose or missing pieces of siding allow rain and snow to enter through the home and appear as a roof leak.

Don’t hesitate to call a roofing replacement contractor for a roof inspection. If you see any of the above signs on your home or business, call us today at (703)303-8546 or enter your information in the box to the left and well send our qualified roofers to provide you with a free, no obligation roofing estimate to repair your roofing problems before they become a roofing leak.