25 Common Roof Issues

When meeting a homeowner at their home to perform a free hail damage assessment, our professional representatives will survey your roof, and the rest of your home and property, noting any damage that may have been caused by a hail storm. They will then sit down with you and discuss the damage found, show you pictures if necessary, answer any questions you may have, and help you file a claim with your insurance company if necessary and you choose to do so. Below is a list of the most common roof issues caused by hail, and what we look for when assessing your home's hail damage:

1. Roof leaks and moisture
2. Blow-offs, tenting, reduced wind uplift resistance, and billowing
3. Poor installation and unsatisfactory workmanship
4. Lack of maintenance
5. Punctures and the addition of penetrations post-installation
6. Improper repairs in general
7. Blistering, ridging, splitting, and surface erosion and delamination
8. Mold, water spotting
9. Proper shingle overhangs at gutters, and eves.
10. Measure for, and calculate for proper attic ventilation.
11. Inspect attic intake vents for blockage.
12. Interior attic inspection for moisture, or dry rot.
13. Inspect attic insulation for proper R-Value.
14. Inspect all storm collars at pipes for proper seal.
15. Inspect all valleys for cracks, and determination.
16. Inspect roof for missing shingle granules.
17. Check gutters, and downspouts for blockage.
18. Inspect fasten method used from original installation.
19. Inspect flashings at all walls.
20. Check for loose shingles.
21. Inspect seals on shingles to help prevent wind damage.
22. Inspect all pipe flashings for cracks.
23. Inspect all Attic vents for holes or cracks detraction.
24. Inspect all rubber boots at top of pipes for dry rot.
25. Check to see if shingles are curled brittle, or deteriorated.